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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.68, 1,827.08 and 795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.68, 1,827.08 and 795.23 is: 1,194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.68 : 1,827.08 = 795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.68/1,827.08 = 795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.68x = 1,827.08 × 795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.68x = 1,452,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,939.69/1,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.19

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