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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.63, 1,712.45 and 798.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.63, 1,712.45 and 798.53 is: 1,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.63 : 1,712.45 = 798.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.63/1,712.45 = 798.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.63x = 1,712.45 × 798.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.63x = 1,367,442.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,442.70/1,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.22

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