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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.62, 2,122.17 and 798.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.62, 2,122.17 and 798.44 is: 1,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.62 : 2,122.17 = 798.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.62/2,122.17 = 798.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.62x = 2,122.17 × 798.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.62x = 1,694,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,414.80/1,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.10

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