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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.75, 1,834.74 and 798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.75, 1,834.74 and 798.39 is: 1,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.75 : 1,834.74 = 798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.75/1,834.74 = 798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.75x = 1,834.74 × 798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.75x = 1,464,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,838.07/1,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.59

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