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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.82, 1,824.48 and 797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.82, 1,824.48 and 797.88 is: 1,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.82 : 1,824.48 = 797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.82/1,824.48 = 797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.82x = 1,824.48 × 797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.82x = 1,455,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,716.10/1,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.30

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