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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.64, 1,826.58 and 799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.64, 1,826.58 and 799.58 is: 1,103.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.64 : 1,826.58 = 799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.64/1,826.58 = 799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.64x = 1,826.58 × 799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.64x = 1,460,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,496.84/1,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.39

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