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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.65, 1,829.20 and 794.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.65, 1,829.20 and 794.41 is: 1,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.65 : 1,829.20 = 794.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.65/1,829.20 = 794.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.65x = 1,829.20 × 794.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.65x = 1,453,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,134.77/1,325.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.17

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