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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.69, 1,826.91 and 799.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.69, 1,826.91 and 799.80 is: 1,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.69 : 1,826.91 = 799.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.69/1,826.91 = 799.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.69x = 1,826.91 × 799.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.69x = 1,461,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,162.62/1,323.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.86

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