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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.69, 1,873.37 and 798.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.69, 1,873.37 and 798.27 is: 1,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.69 : 1,873.37 = 798.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.69/1,873.37 = 798.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.69x = 1,873.37 × 798.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.69x = 1,495,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,455.52/1,357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.47

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