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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.93, 1,872.50 and 797.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.93, 1,872.50 and 797.54 is: 1,100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.93 : 1,872.50 = 797.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.93/1,872.50 = 797.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.93x = 1,872.50 × 797.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.93x = 1,493,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,393.65/1,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.57

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