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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.26, 1,822.23 and 796.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.26, 1,822.23 and 796.59 is: 1,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.26 : 1,822.23 = 796.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.26/1,822.23 = 796.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.26x = 1,822.23 × 796.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.26x = 1,451,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,570.20/1,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.46

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