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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.94, 1,831.35 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.94, 1,831.35 and 802.98 is: 1,108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.94 : 1,831.35 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.94/1,831.35 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.94x = 1,831.35 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.94x = 1,470,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,537.42/1,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.22

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