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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.27, 1,958.86 and 798.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.27, 1,958.86 and 798.27 is: 1,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.27 : 1,958.86 = 798.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.27/1,958.86 = 798.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.27x = 1,958.86 × 798.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.27x = 1,563,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,687.38/1,419.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.76

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