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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.89, 1,869.71 and 795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.89, 1,869.71 and 795.35 is: 1,097.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.89 : 1,869.71 = 795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.89/1,869.71 = 795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.89x = 1,869.71 × 795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.89x = 1,487,073.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,073.85/1,354.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.56

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