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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.31, 1,826.17 and 799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.31, 1,826.17 and 799.34 is: 1,103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.31 : 1,826.17 = 799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.31/1,826.17 = 799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.31x = 1,826.17 × 799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.31x = 1,459,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,730.73/1,323.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.09

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