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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.68, 1,820.90 and 795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.68, 1,820.90 and 795.74 is: 1,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.68 : 1,820.90 = 795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.68/1,820.90 = 795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.68x = 1,820.90 × 795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.68x = 1,448,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,962.97/1,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.97

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