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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.68, 1,831.12 and 802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.68, 1,831.12 and 802.88 is: 1,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.68 : 1,831.12 = 802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.68/1,831.12 = 802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.68x = 1,831.12 × 802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.68x = 1,470,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,169.63/1,326.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.16

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