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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108, 1,661.56 and 798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108, 1,661.56 and 798.92 is: 1,198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108 : 1,661.56 = 798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108/1,661.56 = 798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108x = 1,661.56 × 798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108x = 1,327,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,453.52/1,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.06

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