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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.48, 1,832.18 and 796.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.48, 1,832.18 and 796.48 is: 1,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.48 : 1,832.18 = 796.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.48/1,832.18 = 796.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.48x = 1,832.18 × 796.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.48x = 1,459,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,294.73/1,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.30

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