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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188, 1,782.72 and 798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188, 1,782.72 and 798.24 is: 1,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188 : 1,782.72 = 798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188/1,782.72 = 798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188x = 1,782.72 × 798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188x = 1,423,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,038.41/1,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.84

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