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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.22, 2,064.57 and 798.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.22, 2,064.57 and 798.96 is: 1,198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.22 : 2,064.57 = 798.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.22/2,064.57 = 798.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.22x = 2,064.57 × 798.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.22x = 1,649,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,508.85/1,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.58

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