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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.72, 1,711.68 and 798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.72, 1,711.68 and 798.52 is: 1,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.72 : 1,711.68 = 798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.72/1,711.68 = 798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.72x = 1,711.68 × 798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.72x = 1,366,810.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,810.71/1,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.63

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