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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.52, 1,823.72 and 797.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.52, 1,823.72 and 797.85 is: 1,101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.52 : 1,823.72 = 797.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.52/1,823.72 = 797.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.52x = 1,823.72 × 797.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.52x = 1,455,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,051.01/1,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.05

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