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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.52, 2,071.08 and 795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.52, 2,071.08 and 795.90 is: 1,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.52 : 2,071.08 = 795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.52/2,071.08 = 795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.52x = 2,071.08 × 795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.52x = 1,648,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,372.57/1,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.02

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