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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.22, 1,792.18 and 801.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.22, 1,792.18 and 801.13 is: 1,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.22 : 1,792.18 = 801.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.22/1,792.18 = 801.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.22x = 1,792.18 × 801.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.22x = 1,435,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,771.17/1,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.96

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