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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.70, 3,383.82 and 794.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.70, 3,383.82 and 794.55 is: 1,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.70 : 3,383.82 = 794.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.70/3,383.82 = 794.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.70x = 3,383.82 × 794.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.70x = 2,688,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,593.29/2,255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.91

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