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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.81, 1,821.29 and 795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.81, 1,821.29 and 795.83 is: 1,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.81 : 1,821.29 = 795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.81/1,821.29 = 795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.81x = 1,821.29 × 795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.81x = 1,449,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,424.14/1,319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.21

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