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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.60, 1,898.82 and 797.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.60, 1,898.82 and 797.42 is: 1,196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.60 : 1,898.82 = 797.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.60/1,898.82 = 797.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.60x = 1,898.82 × 797.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.60x = 1,514,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,157.01/1,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.40

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