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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144, 1,578.72 and 794.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144, 1,578.72 and 794.89 is: 1,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144 : 1,578.72 = 794.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144/1,578.72 = 794.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144x = 1,578.72 × 794.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144x = 1,254,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,908.74/1,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.95

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