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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.53, 1,680.81 and 798.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.53, 1,680.81 and 798.91 is: 1,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.53 : 1,680.81 = 798.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.53/1,680.81 = 798.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.53x = 1,680.81 × 798.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.53x = 1,342,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,815.92/1,218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.00

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