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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.85, 1,828.17 and 793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.85, 1,828.17 and 793.72 is: 1,095.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.85 : 1,828.17 = 793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.85/1,828.17 = 793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.85x = 1,828.17 × 793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.85x = 1,451,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,062.52/1,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.27

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