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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.15, 1,820.36 and 795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.15, 1,820.36 and 795.08 is: 1,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.15 : 1,820.36 = 795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.15/1,820.36 = 795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.15x = 1,820.36 × 795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.15x = 1,447,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,318.75/1,319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.16

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