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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.43, 1,869.50 and 794.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.43, 1,869.50 and 794.93 is: 1,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.43 : 1,869.50 = 794.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.43/1,869.50 = 794.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.43x = 1,869.50 × 794.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.43x = 1,486,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,114.27/1,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.22

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