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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.93, 1,967.60 and 796.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.93, 1,967.60 and 796.49 is: 1,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.93 : 1,967.60 = 796.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.93/1,967.60 = 796.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.93x = 1,967.60 × 796.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.93x = 1,567,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,173.72/1,425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.05

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