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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.06, 2,691.80 and 823.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.06, 2,691.80 and 823.98 is: 1,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.06 : 2,691.80 = 823.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.06/2,691.80 = 823.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.06x = 2,691.80 × 823.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.06x = 2,217,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,989.36/1,797.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.23

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