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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.31, 1,827 and 793.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.31, 1,827 and 793.35 is: 1,094.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.31 : 1,827 = 793.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.31/1,827 = 793.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.31x = 1,827 × 793.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.31x = 1,449,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,450.45/1,324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.50

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