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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.82, 1,391.12 and 798.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.82, 1,391.12 and 798.66 is: 1,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.82 : 1,391.12 = 798.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.82/1,391.12 = 798.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.82x = 1,391.12 × 798.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.82x = 1,111,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,031.90/1,008.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.32

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