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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.89, 1,825.29 and 798.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.89, 1,825.29 and 798.91 is: 1,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.89 : 1,825.29 = 798.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.89/1,825.29 = 798.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.89x = 1,825.29 × 798.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.89x = 1,458,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,237.87/1,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.31

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