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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.20, 1,882.26 and 796.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.20, 1,882.26 and 796.71 is: 1,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.20 : 1,882.26 = 796.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.20/1,882.26 = 796.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.20x = 1,882.26 × 796.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.20x = 1,499,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,619.45/1,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.27

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