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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.74, 2,147.34 and 798.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.74, 2,147.34 and 798.77 is: 1,198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.74 : 2,147.34 = 798.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.74/2,147.34 = 798.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.74x = 2,147.34 × 798.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.74x = 1,715,230.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,230.77/1,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.00

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