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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.80, 1,829.62 and 794.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.80, 1,829.62 and 794.44 is: 1,096.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.80 : 1,829.62 = 794.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.80/1,829.62 = 794.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.80x = 1,829.62 × 794.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.80x = 1,453,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,523.31/1,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.34

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