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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.50, 2,352.06 and 798

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.50, 2,352.06 and 798 is: 1,197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.50 : 2,352.06 = 798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.50/2,352.06 = 798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.50x = 2,352.06 × 798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.50x = 1,876,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,943.88/1,567.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.41

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