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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.64, 1,822.20 and 796.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.64, 1,822.20 and 796.57 is: 1,099.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.64 : 1,822.20 = 796.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.64/1,822.20 = 796.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.64x = 1,822.20 × 796.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.64x = 1,451,502.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,502.31/1,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.09

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