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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.03, 1,614.93 and 798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.03, 1,614.93 and 798.35 is: 1,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.03 : 1,614.93 = 798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.03/1,614.93 = 798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.03x = 1,614.93 × 798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.03x = 1,289,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,279.37/1,172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.04

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