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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.80, 1,834.75 and 798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.80, 1,834.75 and 798.35 is: 1,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.80 : 1,834.75 = 798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.80/1,834.75 = 798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.80x = 1,834.75 × 798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.80x = 1,464,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,772.66/1,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.50

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