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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.02, 1,827.17 and 800.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.02, 1,827.17 and 800.35 is: 1,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.02 : 1,827.17 = 800.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.02/1,827.17 = 800.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.02x = 1,827.17 × 800.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.02x = 1,462,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,375.51/1,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.50

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