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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.11, 1,827.39 and 800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.11, 1,827.39 and 800.13 is: 1,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.11 : 1,827.39 = 800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.11/1,827.39 = 800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.11x = 1,827.39 × 800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.11x = 1,462,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,149.56/1,324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.25

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