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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.48, 1,871.36 and 797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.48, 1,871.36 and 797.12 is: 1,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.48 : 1,871.36 = 797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.48/1,871.36 = 797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.48x = 1,871.36 × 797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.48x = 1,491,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,698.48/1,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.68

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