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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.08, 1,881.98 and 796.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.08, 1,881.98 and 796.79 is: 1,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.08 : 1,881.98 = 796.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.08/1,881.98 = 796.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.08x = 1,881.98 × 796.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.08x = 1,499,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,540.45/1,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.30

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