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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.02, 2,690.34 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.02, 2,690.34 and 819 is: 1,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.02 : 2,690.34 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.02/2,690.34 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.02x = 2,690.34 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.02x = 2,203,388.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,388.46/1,795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.50

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