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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.45, 1,826.69 and 799.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.45, 1,826.69 and 799.65 is: 1,103.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.45 : 1,826.69 = 799.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.45/1,826.69 = 799.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.45x = 1,826.69 × 799.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.45x = 1,460,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,708.66/1,323.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.71

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