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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.35, 1,872.89 and 797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.35, 1,872.89 and 797.84 is: 1,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.35 : 1,872.89 = 797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.35/1,872.89 = 797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.35x = 1,872.89 × 797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.35x = 1,494,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,273.23/1,357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.88

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