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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.16, 1,821.76 and 796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.16, 1,821.76 and 796.16 is: 1,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.16 : 1,821.76 = 796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.16/1,821.76 = 796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.16x = 1,821.76 × 796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.16x = 1,450,412.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,412.44/1,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.66

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