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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.80, 1,873.59 and 797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.80, 1,873.59 and 797.94 is: 1,101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.80 : 1,873.59 = 797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.80/1,873.59 = 797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.80x = 1,873.59 × 797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.80x = 1,495,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,016.44/1,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.05

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