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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.72, 2,734.08 and 796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.72, 2,734.08 and 796 is: 1,194

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.72 : 2,734.08 = 796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.72/2,734.08 = 796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.72x = 2,734.08 × 796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.72x = 2,176,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,327.68/1,822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194

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