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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.82, 1,967.60 and 796.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.82, 1,967.60 and 796.33 is: 1,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.82 : 1,967.60 = 796.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.82/1,967.60 = 796.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.82x = 1,967.60 × 796.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.82x = 1,566,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,845.09/1,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.91

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