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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.20, 1,825.60 and 799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.20, 1,825.60 and 799.04 is: 1,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.20 : 1,825.60 = 799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.20/1,825.60 = 799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.20x = 1,825.60 × 799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.20x = 1,458,727.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,727.42/1,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.42

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