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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.06, 2,232.90 and 795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.06, 2,232.90 and 795.54 is: 1,192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.06 : 2,232.90 = 795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.06/2,232.90 = 795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.06x = 2,232.90 × 795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.06x = 1,776,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,361.27/1,489.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.94

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