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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.30, 1,827.45 and 793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.30, 1,827.45 and 793.15 is: 1,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.30 : 1,827.45 = 793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.30/1,827.45 = 793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.30x = 1,827.45 × 793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.30x = 1,449,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,441.97/1,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.50

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