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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.97, 1,891.79 and 798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.97, 1,891.79 and 798.39 is: 1,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.97 : 1,891.79 = 798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.97/1,891.79 = 798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.97x = 1,891.79 × 798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.97x = 1,510,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,386.22/1,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.85

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