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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.27, 2,069.74 and 795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.27, 2,069.74 and 795.01 is: 1,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.27 : 2,069.74 = 795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.27/2,069.74 = 795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.27x = 2,069.74 × 795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.27x = 1,645,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,464.00/1,379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.00

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