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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.63, 1,960.49 and 799.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.63, 1,960.49 and 799.63 is: 1,103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.63 : 1,960.49 = 799.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.63/1,960.49 = 799.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.63x = 1,960.49 × 799.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.63x = 1,567,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,658.82/1,420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.50

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