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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.24, 2,027.64 and 797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.24, 2,027.64 and 797.14 is: 1,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.24 : 2,027.64 = 797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.24/2,027.64 = 797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.24x = 2,027.64 × 797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.24x = 1,616,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,312.95/1,352.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.29

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