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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.58, 1,825.11 and 798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.58, 1,825.11 and 798.52 is: 1,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.58 : 1,825.11 = 798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.58/1,825.11 = 798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.58x = 1,825.11 × 798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.58x = 1,457,385.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,385.27/1,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.93

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