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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.22, 1,662.75 and 798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.22, 1,662.75 and 798.16 is: 1,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.22 : 1,662.75 = 798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.22/1,662.75 = 798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.22x = 1,662.75 × 798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.22x = 1,327,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,140.54/1,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.88

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