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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.64, 2,036.82 and 795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.64, 2,036.82 and 795.25 is: 1,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.64 : 2,036.82 = 795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.64/2,036.82 = 795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.64x = 2,036.82 × 795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.64x = 1,619,780.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,780.67/1,357.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.08

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