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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.64, 1,978.16 and 799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.64, 1,978.16 and 799.04 is: 1,198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.64 : 1,978.16 = 799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.64/1,978.16 = 799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.64x = 1,978.16 × 799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.64x = 1,580,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,624.97/1,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.68

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