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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.48, 1,615.91 and 798.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.48, 1,615.91 and 798.00 is: 1,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.48 : 1,615.91 = 798.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.48/1,615.91 = 798.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.48x = 1,615.91 × 798.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.48x = 1,289,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,501.24/1,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.69

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