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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.82, 1,823.34 and 796.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.82, 1,823.34 and 796.76 is: 1,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.82 : 1,823.34 = 796.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.82/1,823.34 = 796.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.82x = 1,823.34 × 796.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.82x = 1,452,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,764.38/1,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.90

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