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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.72, 1,883.98 and 798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.72, 1,883.98 and 798.04 is: 1,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.72 : 1,883.98 = 798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.72/1,883.98 = 798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.72x = 1,883.98 × 798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.72x = 1,503,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,491.40/1,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.88

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