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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622.23, 2,430.14 and 798.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,622.23, 2,430.14 and 798.01 is: 1,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,622.23 : 2,430.14 = 798.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,622.23/2,430.14 = 798.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,622.23x = 2,430.14 × 798.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,622.23x = 1,939,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,265.96/1,622.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.43

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