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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.47, 1,872.38 and 796.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.47, 1,872.38 and 796.93 is: 1,100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.47 : 1,872.38 = 796.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.47/1,872.38 = 796.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.47x = 1,872.38 × 796.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.47x = 1,492,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,147.13/1,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.02

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