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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.20, 1,826.04 and 799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.20, 1,826.04 and 799.12 is: 1,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.20 : 1,826.04 = 799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.20/1,826.04 = 799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.20x = 1,826.04 × 799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.20x = 1,459,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,225.08/1,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.80

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