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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.41, 1,834.79 and 798.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.41, 1,834.79 and 798.32 is: 1,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.41 : 1,834.79 = 798.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.41/1,834.79 = 798.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.41x = 1,834.79 × 798.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.41x = 1,464,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,750.15/1,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.80

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