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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.74, 1,657.12 and 798.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.74, 1,657.12 and 798.56 is: 1,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.74 : 1,657.12 = 798.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.74/1,657.12 = 798.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.74x = 1,657.12 × 798.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.74x = 1,323,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,309.75/1,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.85

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