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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.49, 2,011.78 and 796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.49, 2,011.78 and 796.06 is: 1,192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.49 : 2,011.78 = 796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.49/2,011.78 = 796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.49x = 2,011.78 × 796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.49x = 1,601,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,497.59/1,343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.04

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