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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.84, 2,697.12 and 823.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.84, 2,697.12 and 823.32 is: 1,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.84 : 2,697.12 = 823.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.84/2,697.12 = 823.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.84x = 2,697.12 × 823.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.84x = 2,220,592.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,592.84/1,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.14

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