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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.57, 1,822.98 and 797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.57, 1,822.98 and 797.50 is: 1,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.57 : 1,822.98 = 797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.57/1,822.98 = 797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.57x = 1,822.98 × 797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.57x = 1,453,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,826.55/1,321.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.08

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