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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.07, 2,013.39 and 796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.07, 2,013.39 and 796.32 is: 1,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.07 : 2,013.39 = 796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.07/2,013.39 = 796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.07x = 2,013.39 × 796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.07x = 1,603,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,302.72/1,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.76

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