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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.41, 1,814.11 and 798.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.41, 1,814.11 and 798.45 is: 1,197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.41 : 1,814.11 = 798.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.41/1,814.11 = 798.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.41x = 1,814.11 × 798.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.41x = 1,448,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,478.13/1,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.67

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