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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.62, 2,696.74 and 823.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.62, 2,696.74 and 823.79 is: 1,235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.62 : 2,696.74 = 823.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.62/2,696.74 = 823.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.62x = 2,696.74 × 823.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.62x = 2,221,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,552.13/1,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.83

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