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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.55, 1,870.68 and 796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.55, 1,870.68 and 796.06 is: 1,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.55 : 1,870.68 = 796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.55/1,870.68 = 796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.55x = 1,870.68 × 796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.55x = 1,489,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,173.52/1,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.58

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