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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.87, 2,069.65 and 796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.87, 2,069.65 and 796.14 is: 1,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.87 : 2,069.65 = 796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.87/2,069.65 = 796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.87x = 2,069.65 × 796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.87x = 1,647,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,731.15/1,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.26

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