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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.39, 1,967.05 and 795.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.39, 1,967.05 and 795.95 is: 1,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.39 : 1,967.05 = 795.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.39/1,967.05 = 795.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.39x = 1,967.05 × 795.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.39x = 1,565,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,673.45/1,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.42

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