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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.69, 1,828.07 and 800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.69, 1,828.07 and 800.72 is: 1,104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.69 : 1,828.07 = 800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.69/1,828.07 = 800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.69x = 1,828.07 × 800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.69x = 1,463,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,768.92/1,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.99

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