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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.13, 2,695.89 and 823.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.13, 2,695.89 and 823.51 is: 1,235.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.13 : 2,695.89 = 823.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.13/2,695.89 = 823.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.13x = 2,695.89 × 823.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.13x = 2,220,092.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,092.37/1,797.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.35

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