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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.60, 3,383.97 and 794.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.60, 3,383.97 and 794.90 is: 1,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.60 : 3,383.97 = 794.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.60/3,383.97 = 794.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.60x = 3,383.97 × 794.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.60x = 2,689,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,917.75/2,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.55

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