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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.49, 2,010.29 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.49, 2,010.29 and 795.06 is: 1,190.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.49 : 2,010.29 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.49/2,010.29 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.49x = 2,010.29 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.49x = 1,598,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,297.19/1,342.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.55

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