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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.76, 2,058.60 and 796.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.76, 2,058.60 and 796.04 is: 1,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.76 : 2,058.60 = 796.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.76/2,058.60 = 796.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.76x = 2,058.60 × 796.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.76x = 1,638,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,727.94/1,372.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.75

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