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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.53, 1,823.76 and 797.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.53, 1,823.76 and 797.46 is: 1,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.53 : 1,823.76 = 797.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.53/1,823.76 = 797.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.53x = 1,823.76 × 797.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.53x = 1,454,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,375.65/1,321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.52

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