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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.13, 1,519.97 and 798.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.13, 1,519.97 and 798.26 is: 1,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.13 : 1,519.97 = 798.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.13/1,519.97 = 798.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.13x = 1,519.97 × 798.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.13x = 1,213,319.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,319.66/1,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.23

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