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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.97, 1,681.36 and 798.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.97, 1,681.36 and 798.35 is: 1,102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.97 : 1,681.36 = 798.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.97/1,681.36 = 798.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.97x = 1,681.36 × 798.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.97x = 1,342,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,303.35/1,217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.08

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