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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.89, 1,831.12 and 802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.89, 1,831.12 and 802.92 is: 1,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.89 : 1,831.12 = 802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.89/1,831.12 = 802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.89x = 1,831.12 × 802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.89x = 1,470,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,242.87/1,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.04

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