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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.82, 1,827.24 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.82, 1,827.24 and 799.88 is: 1,104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.82 : 1,827.24 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.82/1,827.24 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.82x = 1,827.24 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.82x = 1,461,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,572.73/1,323.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.06

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