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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355, 1,870.22 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355, 1,870.22 and 795.50 is: 1,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355 : 1,870.22 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355/1,870.22 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355x = 1,870.22 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355x = 1,487,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,760.01/1,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.98

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