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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.76, 1,828.17 and 800.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.76, 1,828.17 and 800.82 is: 1,105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.76 : 1,828.17 = 800.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.76/1,828.17 = 800.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.76x = 1,828.17 × 800.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.76x = 1,464,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,035.10/1,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.14

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