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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.40, 1,826.50 and 799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.40, 1,826.50 and 799.72 is: 1,103.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.40 : 1,826.50 = 799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.40/1,826.50 = 799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.40x = 1,826.50 × 799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.40x = 1,460,688.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,688.58/1,323.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.74

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