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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.04, 1,822.56 and 796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.04, 1,822.56 and 796.88 is: 1,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.04 : 1,822.56 = 796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.04/1,822.56 = 796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.04x = 1,822.56 × 796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.04x = 1,452,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,361.61/1,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.41

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