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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.72, 1,828.28 and 800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.72, 1,828.28 and 800.72 is: 1,105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.72 : 1,828.28 = 800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.72/1,828.28 = 800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.72x = 1,828.28 × 800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.72x = 1,463,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,940.36/1,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.09

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