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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.98, 1,823.64 and 797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.98, 1,823.64 and 797.88 is: 1,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.98 : 1,823.64 = 797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.98/1,823.64 = 797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.98x = 1,823.64 × 797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.98x = 1,455,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,045.88/1,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.66

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