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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.56, 2,729.88 and 794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.56, 2,729.88 and 794 is: 1,190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.56 : 2,729.88 = 794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.56/2,729.88 = 794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.56x = 2,729.88 × 794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.56x = 2,167,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,524.72/1,820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.58

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