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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.24, 1,669.54 and 795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.24, 1,669.54 and 795.48 is: 1,098.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.24 : 1,669.54 = 795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.24/1,669.54 = 795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.24x = 1,669.54 × 795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.24x = 1,328,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,085.68/1,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.28

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