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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.98, 1,967.39 and 796.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.98, 1,967.39 and 796.41 is: 1,098.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.98 : 1,967.39 = 796.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.98/1,967.39 = 796.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.98x = 1,967.39 × 796.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.98x = 1,566,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,849.07/1,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.79

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