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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.04, 1,706.22 and 795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.04, 1,706.22 and 795.45 is: 1,097.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.04 : 1,706.22 = 795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.04/1,706.22 = 795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.04x = 1,706.22 × 795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.04x = 1,357,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,212.70/1,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.15

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