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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.26, 1,823.61 and 797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.26, 1,823.61 and 797.59 is: 1,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.26 : 1,823.61 = 797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.26/1,823.61 = 797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.26x = 1,823.61 × 797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.26x = 1,454,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,493.10/1,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.84

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