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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.50, 2,023.68 and 795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.50, 2,023.68 and 795.78 is: 1,191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.50 : 2,023.68 = 795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.50/2,023.68 = 795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.50x = 2,023.68 × 795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.50x = 1,610,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,404.07/1,351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.57

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