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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.69, 1,830.94 and 796.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.69, 1,830.94 and 796.49 is: 1,098.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.69 : 1,830.94 = 796.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.69/1,830.94 = 796.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.69x = 1,830.94 × 796.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.69x = 1,458,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,325.40/1,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.39

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