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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.08, 1,958.42 and 798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.08, 1,958.42 and 798.12 is: 1,101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.08 : 1,958.42 = 798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.08/1,958.42 = 798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.08x = 1,958.42 × 798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.08x = 1,563,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,054.17/1,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.46

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