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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.58, 2,019.30 and 798.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.58, 2,019.30 and 798.67 is: 1,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.58 : 2,019.30 = 798.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.58/2,019.30 = 798.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.58x = 2,019.30 × 798.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.58x = 1,612,754.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,754.33/1,347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.78

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