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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.81, 2,691.67 and 809.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.81, 2,691.67 and 809.43 is: 1,213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.81 : 2,691.67 = 809.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.81/2,691.67 = 809.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.81x = 2,691.67 × 809.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.81x = 2,178,700.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,700.94/1,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.22

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