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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.32, 1,745.28 and 798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.32, 1,745.28 and 798.48 is: 1,102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.32 : 1,745.28 = 798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.32/1,745.28 = 798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.32x = 1,745.28 × 798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.32x = 1,393,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,571.17/1,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.23

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