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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.08, 1,855.38 and 797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.08, 1,855.38 and 797.64 is: 1,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.08 : 1,855.38 = 797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.08/1,855.38 = 797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.08x = 1,855.38 × 797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.08x = 1,479,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,925.30/1,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.31

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