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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.12, 1,870.14 and 795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.12, 1,870.14 and 795.60 is: 1,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.12 : 1,870.14 = 795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.12/1,870.14 = 795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.12x = 1,870.14 × 795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.12x = 1,487,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,883.38/1,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.97

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