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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.80, 1,829.52 and 794.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.80, 1,829.52 and 794.65 is: 1,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.80 : 1,829.52 = 794.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.80/1,829.52 = 794.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.80x = 1,829.52 × 794.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.80x = 1,453,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,828.07/1,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.57

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