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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.46, 1,824.66 and 798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.46, 1,824.66 and 798.39 is: 1,101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.46 : 1,824.66 = 798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.46/1,824.66 = 798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.46x = 1,824.66 × 798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.46x = 1,456,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,790.30/1,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.58

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