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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.70, 1,230.76 and 795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.70, 1,230.76 and 795.40 is: 1,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.70 : 1,230.76 = 795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.70/1,230.76 = 795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.70x = 1,230.76 × 795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.70x = 978,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,946.50/819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.27

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