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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.05, 1,826.42 and 792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.05, 1,826.42 and 792.18 is: 1,093.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.05 : 1,826.42 = 792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.05/1,826.42 = 792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.05x = 1,826.42 × 792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.05x = 1,446,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,849.43/1,323.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.58

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