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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.05, 1,854.08 and 795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.05, 1,854.08 and 795.51 is: 1,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.05 : 1,854.08 = 795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.05/1,854.08 = 795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.05x = 1,854.08 × 795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.05x = 1,474,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,942.16/1,234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.20

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