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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.40, 1,870.38 and 795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.40, 1,870.38 and 795.96 is: 1,098.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.40 : 1,870.38 = 795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.40/1,870.38 = 795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.40x = 1,870.38 × 795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.40x = 1,488,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,747.66/1,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.38

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