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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.94, 2,479.06 and 1,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.94, 2,479.06 and 1,325.97 is: 1,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.94 : 2,479.06 = 1,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.94/2,479.06 = 1,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.94x = 2,479.06 × 1,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.94x = 3,287,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287,159.19/1,796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.31

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