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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.76, 1,826.76 and 799.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.76, 1,826.76 and 799.84 is: 1,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.76 : 1,826.76 = 799.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.76/1,826.76 = 799.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.76x = 1,826.76 × 799.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.76x = 1,461,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,115.72/1,323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.76

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