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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.51, 1,867.68 and 793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.51, 1,867.68 and 793.89 is: 1,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.51 : 1,867.68 = 793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.51/1,867.68 = 793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.51x = 1,867.68 × 793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.51x = 1,482,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,732.48/1,353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.47

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