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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.49, 1,813.33 and 798.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.49, 1,813.33 and 798.38 is: 1,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.49 : 1,813.33 = 798.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.49/1,813.33 = 798.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.49x = 1,813.33 × 798.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.49x = 1,447,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,725.14/1,210.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.98

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