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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.83, 1,893.38 and 798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.83, 1,893.38 and 798.33 is: 1,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.83 : 1,893.38 = 798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.83/1,893.38 = 798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.83x = 1,893.38 × 798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.83x = 1,511,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,538.06/1,261.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.89

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