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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.60, 1,829.10 and 794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.60, 1,829.10 and 794.30 is: 1,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.60 : 1,829.10 = 794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.60/1,829.10 = 794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.60x = 1,829.10 × 794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.60x = 1,452,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,854.13/1,325.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.00

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