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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.08, 1,957.04 and 797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.08, 1,957.04 and 797.12 is: 1,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.08 : 1,957.04 = 797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.08/1,957.04 = 797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.08x = 1,957.04 × 797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.08x = 1,559,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,995.72/1,418.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.08

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