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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799.05, 2,694.79 and 825.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799.05, 2,694.79 and 825.97 is: 1,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799.05 : 2,694.79 = 825.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799.05/2,694.79 = 825.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799.05x = 2,694.79 × 825.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799.05x = 2,225,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,815.70/1,799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.22

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