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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.95, 2,015.69 and 796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.95, 2,015.69 and 796.77 is: 1,193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.95 : 2,015.69 = 796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.95/2,015.69 = 796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.95x = 2,015.69 × 796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.95x = 1,606,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,037.34/1,345.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.24

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