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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.88, 1,869.80 and 795.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.88, 1,869.80 and 795.53 is: 1,097.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.88 : 1,869.80 = 795.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.88/1,869.80 = 795.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.88x = 1,869.80 × 795.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.88x = 1,487,468.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,468.67/1,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.86

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