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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.95, 1,824.03 and 797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.95, 1,824.03 and 797.97 is: 1,101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.95 : 1,824.03 = 797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.95/1,824.03 = 797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.95x = 1,824.03 × 797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.95x = 1,455,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,521.22/1,321.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.04

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