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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.49, 2,028.02 and 797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.49, 2,028.02 and 797.43 is: 1,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.49 : 2,028.02 = 797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.49/2,028.02 = 797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.49x = 2,028.02 × 797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.49x = 1,617,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,200.00/1,352.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.72

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