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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.64, 1,868.97 and 795.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.64, 1,868.97 and 795.13 is: 1,097.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.64 : 1,868.97 = 795.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.64/1,868.97 = 795.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.64x = 1,868.97 × 795.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.64x = 1,486,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,069.44/1,354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.03

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