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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,323.96, 1,826.81 and 800.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,323.96, 1,826.81 and 800.00 is: 1,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,323.96 : 1,826.81 = 800.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,323.96/1,826.81 = 800.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,323.96x = 1,826.81 × 800.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,323.96x = 1,461,434.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,434.87/1,323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.83

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