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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.40, 1,813.23 and 798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.40, 1,813.23 and 798.28 is: 1,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.40 : 1,813.23 = 798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.40/1,813.23 = 798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.40x = 1,813.23 × 798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.40x = 1,447,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,466.78/1,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.85

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