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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.35, 1,829.16 and 794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.35, 1,829.16 and 794.50 is: 1,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.35 : 1,829.16 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.35/1,829.16 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.35x = 1,829.16 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.35x = 1,453,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,267.62/1,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.52

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