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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.12, 2,013.78 and 795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.12, 2,013.78 and 795.38 is: 1,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.12 : 2,013.78 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.12/2,013.78 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.12x = 2,013.78 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.12x = 1,601,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,720.34/1,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.43

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