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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.88, 1,960.81 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.88, 1,960.81 and 799.88 is: 1,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.88 : 1,960.81 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.88/1,960.81 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.88x = 1,960.81 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.88x = 1,568,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,400.90/1,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.83

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