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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.55, 2,029.88 and 797.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.55, 2,029.88 and 797.95 is: 1,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.55 : 2,029.88 = 797.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.55/2,029.88 = 797.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.55x = 2,029.88 × 797.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.55x = 1,619,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,728.61/1,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.77

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