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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.38, 1,961.53 and 800.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.38, 1,961.53 and 800.38 is: 1,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.38 : 1,961.53 = 800.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.38/1,961.53 = 800.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.38x = 1,961.53 × 800.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.38x = 1,569,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,959.57/1,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.54

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