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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.33, 1,871.71 and 796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.33, 1,871.71 and 796.70 is: 1,099.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.33 : 1,871.71 = 796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.33/1,871.71 = 796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.33x = 1,871.71 × 796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.33x = 1,491,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,191.36/1,356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.43

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