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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.52, 2,071.10 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.52, 2,071.10 and 795.80 is: 1,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.52 : 2,071.10 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.52/2,071.10 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.52x = 2,071.10 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.52x = 1,648,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,181.38/1,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.88

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