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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.31, 1,966.70 and 795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.31, 1,966.70 and 795.80 is: 1,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.31 : 1,966.70 = 795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.31/1,966.70 = 795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.31x = 1,966.70 × 795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.31x = 1,565,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,106.73/1,425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.08

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