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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.72, 1,928.60 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.72, 1,928.60 and 798.96 is: 1,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.72 : 1,928.60 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.72/1,928.60 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.72x = 1,928.60 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.72x = 1,540,874.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,874.26/1,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.45

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