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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.69, 2,075.87 and 798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.69, 2,075.87 and 798.28 is: 1,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.69 : 2,075.87 = 798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.69/2,075.87 = 798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.69x = 2,075.87 × 798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.69x = 1,657,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,122.31/1,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.47

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