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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.22, 1,792.50 and 801.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.22, 1,792.50 and 801.06 is: 1,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.22 : 1,792.50 = 801.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.22/1,792.50 = 801.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.22x = 1,792.50 × 801.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.22x = 1,435,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,900.05/1,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.05

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