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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.86, 1,870.66 and 796.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.86, 1,870.66 and 796.15 is: 1,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.86 : 1,870.66 = 796.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.86/1,870.66 = 796.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.86x = 1,870.66 × 796.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.86x = 1,489,325.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,325.96/1,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.44

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