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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.46, 1,508.10 and 798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.46, 1,508.10 and 798.16 is: 1,101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.46 : 1,508.10 = 798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.46/1,508.10 = 798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.46x = 1,508.10 × 798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.46x = 1,203,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,705.10/1,092.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.83

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