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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.52, 1,719.61 and 798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.52, 1,719.61 and 798.18 is: 1,101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.52 : 1,719.61 = 798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.52/1,719.61 = 798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.52x = 1,719.61 × 798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.52x = 1,372,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,558.31/1,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.11

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