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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.74, 1,869.36 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.74, 1,869.36 and 795.30 is: 1,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.74 : 1,869.36 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.74/1,869.36 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.74x = 1,869.36 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.74x = 1,486,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,702.01/1,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.41

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