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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.96, 2,133.95 and 796.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.96, 2,133.95 and 796.61 is: 1,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.96 : 2,133.95 = 796.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.96/2,133.95 = 796.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.96x = 2,133.95 × 796.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.96x = 1,699,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,927.26/1,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.49

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