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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.80, 1,831.99 and 796.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.80, 1,831.99 and 796.35 is: 1,098.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.80 : 1,831.99 = 796.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.80/1,831.99 = 796.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.80x = 1,831.99 × 796.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.80x = 1,458,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,905.24/1,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.74

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