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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.57, 1,872.05 and 796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.57, 1,872.05 and 796.94 is: 1,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.57 : 1,872.05 = 796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.57/1,872.05 = 796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.57x = 1,872.05 × 796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.57x = 1,491,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,898.18/1,356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.76

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