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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.08, 1,822.80 and 797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.08, 1,822.80 and 797.10 is: 1,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.08 : 1,822.80 = 797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.08/1,822.80 = 797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.08x = 1,822.80 × 797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.08x = 1,452,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,953.88/1,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.82

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