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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.52, 1,957.66 and 797.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.52, 1,957.66 and 797.48 is: 1,100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.52 : 1,957.66 = 797.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.52/1,957.66 = 797.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.52x = 1,957.66 × 797.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.52x = 1,561,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,194.70/1,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.58

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