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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.26, 1,957.18 and 797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.26, 1,957.18 and 797.26 is: 1,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.26 : 1,957.18 = 797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.26/1,957.18 = 797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.26x = 1,957.18 × 797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.26x = 1,560,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,381.33/1,418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.21

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