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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,557.23 and 798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,557.23 and 798.39 is: 1,099.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,557.23 = 798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,557.23 = 798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,557.23 × 798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 1,243,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,272.87/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.70

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