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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.84, 1,679.58 and 798.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.84, 1,679.58 and 798.72 is: 1,100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.84 : 1,679.58 = 798.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.84/1,679.58 = 798.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.84x = 1,679.58 × 798.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.84x = 1,341,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,514.14/1,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.65

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