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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.11, 1,966.59 and 795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.11, 1,966.59 and 795.60 is: 1,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.11 : 1,966.59 = 795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.11/1,966.59 = 795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.11x = 1,966.59 × 795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.11x = 1,564,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,615.03/1,425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.89

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