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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.84, 1,445.88 and 798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.84, 1,445.88 and 798.52 is: 1,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.84 : 1,445.88 = 798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.84/1,445.88 = 798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.84x = 1,445.88 × 798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.84x = 1,154,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,564.10/1,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.85

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