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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.05, 1,855.85 and 799.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.05, 1,855.85 and 799.23 is: 1,198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.05 : 1,855.85 = 799.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.05/1,855.85 = 799.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.05x = 1,855.85 × 799.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.05x = 1,483,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,251.00/1,238.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.06

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