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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.36, 1,874.58 and 798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.36, 1,874.58 and 798.88 is: 1,102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.36 : 1,874.58 = 798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.36/1,874.58 = 798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.36x = 1,874.58 × 798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.36x = 1,497,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,564.47/1,358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.48

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