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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.32, 1,826.55 and 799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.32, 1,826.55 and 799.38 is: 1,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.32 : 1,826.55 = 799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.32/1,826.55 = 799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.32x = 1,826.55 × 799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.32x = 1,460,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,107.54/1,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.37

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