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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.64, 1,788.60 and 798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.64, 1,788.60 and 798.69 is: 1,102.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.64 : 1,788.60 = 798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.64/1,788.60 = 798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.64x = 1,788.60 × 798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.64x = 1,428,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,536.93/1,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.57

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