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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.53, 1,743.99 and 798.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.53, 1,743.99 and 798.03 is: 1,197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.53 : 1,743.99 = 798.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.53/1,743.99 = 798.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.53x = 1,743.99 × 798.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.53x = 1,391,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,756.34/1,162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.18

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