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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.19, 1,656.87 and 798.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.19, 1,656.87 and 798.66 is: 1,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.19 : 1,656.87 = 798.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.19/1,656.87 = 798.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.19x = 1,656.87 × 798.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.19x = 1,323,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,275.79/1,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.25

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