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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.66, 1,870.59 and 796.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.66, 1,870.59 and 796.09 is: 1,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.66 : 1,870.59 = 796.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.66/1,870.59 = 796.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.66x = 1,870.59 × 796.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.66x = 1,489,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,148.64/1,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.47

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