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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.53, 1,794.41 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.53, 1,794.41 and 807.75 is: 1,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.53 : 1,794.41 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.53/1,794.41 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.53x = 1,794.41 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.53x = 1,449,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,435.12/1,198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.35

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