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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.73, 1,787.97 and 798.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.73, 1,787.97 and 798.86 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.73 : 1,787.97 = 798.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.73/1,787.97 = 798.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.73x = 1,787.97 × 798.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.73x = 1,428,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,345.18/1,295.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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