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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.86, 1,559.79 and 798.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.86, 1,559.79 and 798.57 is: 1,102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.86 : 1,559.79 = 798.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.86/1,559.79 = 798.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.86x = 1,559.79 × 798.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.86x = 1,245,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,601.50/1,129.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.44

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