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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.95, 1,870.26 and 795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.95, 1,870.26 and 795.63 is: 1,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.95 : 1,870.26 = 795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.95/1,870.26 = 795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.95x = 1,870.26 × 795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.95x = 1,488,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,034.96/1,354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.22

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