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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.77, 1,869.12 and 795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.77, 1,869.12 and 795.20 is: 1,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.77 : 1,869.12 = 795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.77/1,869.12 = 795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.77x = 1,869.12 × 795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.77x = 1,486,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,314.88/1,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.10

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