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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.44, 1,822.65 and 796.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.44, 1,822.65 and 796.52 is: 1,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.44 : 1,822.65 = 796.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.44/1,822.65 = 796.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.44x = 1,822.65 × 796.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.44x = 1,451,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,777.18/1,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.46

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