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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.05, 2,070.46 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.05, 2,070.46 and 795.12 is: 1,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.05 : 2,070.46 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.05/2,070.46 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.05x = 2,070.46 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.05x = 1,646,257.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,257.38/1,381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.03

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