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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.95, 1,829.67 and 794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.95, 1,829.67 and 794.69 is: 1,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.95 : 1,829.67 = 794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.95/1,829.67 = 794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.95x = 1,829.67 × 794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.95x = 1,454,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,017.86/1,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.59

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