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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.25, 2,069.85 and 796.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.25, 2,069.85 and 796.43 is: 1,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.25 : 2,069.85 = 796.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.25/2,069.85 = 796.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.25x = 2,069.85 × 796.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.25x = 1,648,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,498.80/1,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.48

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