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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.71, 2,693.56 and 821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.71, 2,693.56 and 821.13 is: 1,231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.71 : 2,693.56 = 821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.71/2,693.56 = 821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.71x = 2,693.56 × 821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.71x = 2,211,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,762.92/1,795.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.69

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