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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.73, 1,870.42 and 795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.73, 1,870.42 and 795.98 is: 1,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.73 : 1,870.42 = 795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.73/1,870.42 = 795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.73x = 1,870.42 × 795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.73x = 1,488,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,816.91/1,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.17

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