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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.31, 1,823.41 and 797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.31, 1,823.41 and 797.34 is: 1,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.31 : 1,823.41 = 797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.31/1,823.41 = 797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.31x = 1,823.41 × 797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.31x = 1,453,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,885.56/1,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.33

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