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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.15, 1,820.63 and 795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.15, 1,820.63 and 795.47 is: 1,097.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.15 : 1,820.63 = 795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.15/1,820.63 = 795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.15x = 1,820.63 × 795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.15x = 1,448,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,252.57/1,319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.87

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