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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.60, 1,719.84 and 798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.60, 1,719.84 and 798.24 is: 1,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.60 : 1,719.84 = 798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.60/1,719.84 = 798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.60x = 1,719.84 × 798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.60x = 1,372,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,845.08/1,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.16

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