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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.29, 1,868.86 and 794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.29, 1,868.86 and 794.82 is: 1,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.29 : 1,868.86 = 794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.29/1,868.86 = 794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.29x = 1,868.86 × 794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.29x = 1,485,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,404.99/1,354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.82

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