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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,124.28 and 794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,124.28 and 794.40 is: 1,094.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,124.28 = 794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,124.28 = 794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,124.28 × 794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 893,128.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,128.03/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.52

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