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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.08, 1,827.23 and 793.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.08, 1,827.23 and 793.06 is: 1,094.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.08 : 1,827.23 = 793.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.08/1,827.23 = 793.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.08x = 1,827.23 × 793.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.08x = 1,449,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,094.49/1,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.42

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