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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.58, 1,967.36 and 796.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.58, 1,967.36 and 796.07 is: 1,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.58 : 1,967.36 = 796.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.58/1,967.36 = 796.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.58x = 1,967.36 × 796.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.58x = 1,566,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,157.21/1,425.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.61

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