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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.76, 1,957.87 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.76, 1,957.87 and 797.76 is: 1,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.76 : 1,957.87 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.76/1,957.87 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.76x = 1,957.87 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.76x = 1,561,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,910.37/1,418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.90

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