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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.16, 1,966.68 and 795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.16, 1,966.68 and 795.71 is: 1,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.16 : 1,966.68 = 795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.16/1,966.68 = 795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.16x = 1,966.68 × 795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.16x = 1,564,906.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,906.94/1,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.06

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