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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.64, 1,957.71 and 797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.64, 1,957.71 and 797.64 is: 1,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.64 : 1,957.71 = 797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.64/1,957.71 = 797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.64x = 1,957.71 × 797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.64x = 1,561,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,547.80/1,418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.74

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