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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.03, 1,825.83 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.03, 1,825.83 and 798.96 is: 1,102.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.03 : 1,825.83 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.03/1,825.83 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.03x = 1,825.83 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.03x = 1,458,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,765.14/1,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.59

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