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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.96, 1,792.48 and 801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.96, 1,792.48 and 801.64 is: 1,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.96 : 1,792.48 = 801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.96/1,792.48 = 801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.96x = 1,792.48 × 801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.96x = 1,436,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,923.67/1,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.21

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