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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.80, 1,833.37 and 797.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.80, 1,833.37 and 797.35 is: 1,100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.80 : 1,833.37 = 797.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.80/1,833.37 = 797.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.80x = 1,833.37 × 797.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.80x = 1,461,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,837.57/1,328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.12

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