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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.24, 1,789.98 and 799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.24, 1,789.98 and 799.96 is: 1,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.24 : 1,789.98 = 799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.24/1,789.98 = 799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.24x = 1,789.98 × 799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.24x = 1,431,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,912.40/1,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.81

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