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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.32, 1,616.97 and 798.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.32, 1,616.97 and 798.73 is: 1,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.32 : 1,616.97 = 798.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.32/1,616.97 = 798.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.32x = 1,616.97 × 798.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.32x = 1,291,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,522.45/1,172.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.68

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