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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.78, 1,957.91 and 797.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.78, 1,957.91 and 797.78 is: 1,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.78 : 1,957.91 = 797.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.78/1,957.91 = 797.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.78x = 1,957.91 × 797.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.78x = 1,561,982.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,982.35/1,418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.93

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