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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.78, 1,828.23 and 800.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.78, 1,828.23 and 800.50 is: 1,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.78 : 1,828.23 = 800.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.78/1,828.23 = 800.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.78x = 1,828.23 × 800.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.78x = 1,463,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,498.12/1,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.71

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