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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.78, 1,820.94 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.78, 1,820.94 and 795.80 is: 1,097.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.78 : 1,820.94 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.78/1,820.94 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.78x = 1,820.94 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.78x = 1,449,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,104.05/1,319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.99

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