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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.36, 1,693.96 and 798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.36, 1,693.96 and 798.92 is: 1,198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.36 : 1,693.96 = 798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.36/1,693.96 = 798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.36x = 1,693.96 × 798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.36x = 1,353,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,338.52/1,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.32

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