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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.43, 1,787.68 and 798.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.43, 1,787.68 and 798.19 is: 1,101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.43 : 1,787.68 = 798.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.43/1,787.68 = 798.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.43x = 1,787.68 × 798.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.43x = 1,426,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,908.30/1,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.49

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