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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.40, 1,789.62 and 799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.40, 1,789.62 and 799.16 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.40 : 1,789.62 = 799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.40/1,789.62 = 799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.40x = 1,789.62 × 799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.40x = 1,430,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,192.72/1,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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