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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.90, 1,871.16 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.90, 1,871.16 and 796.79 is: 1,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.90 : 1,871.16 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.90/1,871.16 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.90x = 1,871.16 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.90x = 1,490,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,921.58/1,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.58

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