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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.27, 1,959.96 and 799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.27, 1,959.96 and 799.27 is: 1,102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.27 : 1,959.96 = 799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.27/1,959.96 = 799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.27x = 1,959.96 × 799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.27x = 1,566,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,537.23/1,420.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.99

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