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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.82, 1,828.62 and 800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.82, 1,828.62 and 800.88 is: 1,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.82 : 1,828.62 = 800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.82/1,828.62 = 800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.82x = 1,828.62 × 800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.82x = 1,464,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,505.19/1,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.44

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