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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.10, 1,957 and 797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.10, 1,957 and 797.10 is: 1,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.10 : 1,957 = 797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.10/1,957 = 797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.10x = 1,957 × 797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.10x = 1,559,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,924.70/1,418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.01

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