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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.23, 1,824.74 and 798.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.23, 1,824.74 and 798.25 is: 1,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.23 : 1,824.74 = 798.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.23/1,824.74 = 798.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.23x = 1,824.74 × 798.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.23x = 1,456,598.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,598.71/1,322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.62

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