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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.47, 1,833.30 and 797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.47, 1,833.30 and 797.42 is: 1,100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.47 : 1,833.30 = 797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.47/1,833.30 = 797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.47x = 1,833.30 × 797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.47x = 1,461,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,914.67/1,328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.45

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