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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.96, 1,627.98 and 798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.96, 1,627.98 and 798.76 is: 1,198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.96 : 1,627.98 = 798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.96/1,627.98 = 798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.96x = 1,627.98 × 798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.96x = 1,300,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,353.17/1,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.53

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