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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.54, 1,824.63 and 798.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.54, 1,824.63 and 798.38 is: 1,101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.54 : 1,824.63 = 798.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.54/1,824.63 = 798.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.54x = 1,824.63 × 798.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.54x = 1,456,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,748.10/1,322.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.48

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