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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.56, 2,694.88 and 822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.56, 2,694.88 and 822 is: 1,233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.56 : 2,694.88 = 822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.56/2,694.88 = 822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.56x = 2,694.88 × 822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.56x = 2,215,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,191.36/1,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.02

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