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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.84, 1,872.45 and 797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.84, 1,872.45 and 797.31 is: 1,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.84 : 1,872.45 = 797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.84/1,872.45 = 797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.84x = 1,872.45 × 797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.84x = 1,492,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,923.11/1,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.29

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