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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.00, 1,708.20 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.00, 1,708.20 and 795.66 is: 1,098.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.00 : 1,708.20 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.00/1,708.20 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.00x = 1,708.20 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.00x = 1,359,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,146.41/1,237.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.75

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