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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.42, 1,844.82 and 797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.42, 1,844.82 and 797.88 is: 1,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.42 : 1,844.82 = 797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.42/1,844.82 = 797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.42x = 1,844.82 × 797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.42x = 1,471,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,944.98/1,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.29

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