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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.77, 1,956.71 and 796.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.77, 1,956.71 and 796.89 is: 1,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.77 : 1,956.71 = 796.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.77/1,956.71 = 796.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.77x = 1,956.71 × 796.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.77x = 1,559,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,278.65/1,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.81

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