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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.06, 1,789.80 and 799.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.06, 1,789.80 and 799.66 is: 1,103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.06 : 1,789.80 = 799.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.06/1,789.80 = 799.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.06x = 1,789.80 × 799.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.06x = 1,431,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,231.47/1,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.44

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