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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.48, 1,873.11 and 798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.48, 1,873.11 and 798.43 is: 1,101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.48 : 1,873.11 = 798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.48/1,873.11 = 798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.48x = 1,873.11 × 798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.48x = 1,495,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,535.86/1,357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.70

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