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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.88, 1,957.92 and 797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.88, 1,957.92 and 797.84 is: 1,100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.88 : 1,957.92 = 797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.88/1,957.92 = 797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.88x = 1,957.92 × 797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.88x = 1,562,106.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,106.89/1,418.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.94

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