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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.68, 1,960.38 and 799.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.68, 1,960.38 and 799.68 is: 1,103.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.68 : 1,960.38 = 799.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.68/1,960.38 = 799.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.68x = 1,960.38 × 799.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.68x = 1,567,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,676.68/1,420.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.47

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