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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.22, 1,821.72 and 796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.22, 1,821.72 and 796.06 is: 1,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.22 : 1,821.72 = 796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.22/1,821.72 = 796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.22x = 1,821.72 × 796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.22x = 1,450,198.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,198.42/1,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.45

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