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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.80, 2,074.13 and 798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.80, 2,074.13 and 798.42 is: 1,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.80 : 2,074.13 = 798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.80/2,074.13 = 798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.80x = 2,074.13 × 798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.80x = 1,656,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,022.88/1,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.86

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