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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.96, 1,830.78 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.96, 1,830.78 and 802.98 is: 1,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.96 : 1,830.78 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.96/1,830.78 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.96x = 1,830.78 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.96x = 1,470,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,079.72/1,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.86

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