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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.76, 1,967.53 and 796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.76, 1,967.53 and 796.25 is: 1,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.76 : 1,967.53 = 796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.76/1,967.53 = 796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.76x = 1,967.53 × 796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.76x = 1,566,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,635.92/1,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.81

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