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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320, 1,820.52 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320, 1,820.52 and 795.12 is: 1,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320 : 1,820.52 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320/1,820.52 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320x = 1,820.52 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320x = 1,447,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,531.86/1,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.62

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