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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.36, 2,013.24 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.36, 2,013.24 and 794.04 is: 1,191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.36 : 2,013.24 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.36/2,013.24 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.36x = 2,013.24 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.36x = 1,598,593.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,593.09/1,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.77

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