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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.48, 1,659.33 and 797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.48, 1,659.33 and 797.40 is: 1,195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.48 : 1,659.33 = 797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.48/1,659.33 = 797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.48x = 1,659.33 × 797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.48x = 1,323,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,149.74/1,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.82

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