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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.87, 1,657.23 and 797.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.87, 1,657.23 and 797.28 is: 1,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.87 : 1,657.23 = 797.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.87/1,657.23 = 797.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.87x = 1,657.23 × 797.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.87x = 1,321,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,276.33/1,104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.87

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