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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.22, 1,873.41 and 797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.22, 1,873.41 and 797.68 is: 1,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.22 : 1,873.41 = 797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.22/1,873.41 = 797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.22x = 1,873.41 × 797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.22x = 1,494,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,377.01/1,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.06

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