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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.14, 2,655.80 and 796.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.14, 2,655.80 and 796.41 is: 1,194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.14 : 2,655.80 = 796.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.14/2,655.80 = 796.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.14x = 2,655.80 × 796.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.14x = 2,115,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,105.68/1,771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.21

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