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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.09, 1,958.26 and 798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.09, 1,958.26 and 798.09 is: 1,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.09 : 1,958.26 = 798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.09/1,958.26 = 798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.09x = 1,958.26 × 798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.09x = 1,562,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,867.72/1,419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.32

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