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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.38, 1,824.88 and 798.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.38, 1,824.88 and 798.31 is: 1,101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.38 : 1,824.88 = 798.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.38/1,824.88 = 798.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.38x = 1,824.88 × 798.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.38x = 1,456,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,810.83/1,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.66

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