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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.56, 1,778.10 and 798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.56, 1,778.10 and 798.16 is: 1,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.56 : 1,778.10 = 798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.56/1,778.10 = 798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.56x = 1,778.10 × 798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.56x = 1,419,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,208.30/1,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.06

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