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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.67, 1,966.04 and 795.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.67, 1,966.04 and 795.24 is: 1,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.67 : 1,966.04 = 795.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.67/1,966.04 = 795.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.67x = 1,966.04 × 795.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.67x = 1,563,473.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,473.65/1,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.43

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