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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421, 1,961 and 800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421, 1,961 and 800 is: 1,104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421 : 1,961 = 800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421/1,961 = 800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421x = 1,961 × 800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421x = 1,568,800
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,800/1,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.01

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