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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.44, 1,792 and 800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.44, 1,792 and 800.98 is: 1,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.44 : 1,792 = 800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.44/1,792 = 800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.44x = 1,792 × 800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.44x = 1,435,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,356.16/1,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.45

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