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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.85, 1,889.63 and 798.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.85, 1,889.63 and 798.23 is: 1,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.85 : 1,889.63 = 798.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.85/1,889.63 = 798.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.85x = 1,889.63 × 798.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.85x = 1,508,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,345.92/1,261.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.35

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