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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.84, 1,824.40 and 797.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.84, 1,824.40 and 797.92 is: 1,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.84 : 1,824.40 = 797.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.84/1,824.40 = 797.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.84x = 1,824.40 × 797.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.84x = 1,455,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,725.25/1,321.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.29

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