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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.90, 1,967.69 and 796.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.90, 1,967.69 and 796.38 is: 1,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.90 : 1,967.69 = 796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.90/1,967.69 = 796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.90x = 1,967.69 × 796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.90x = 1,567,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,024.98/1,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.97

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