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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.08, 1,968.08 and 805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.08, 1,968.08 and 805.12 is: 1,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.08 : 1,968.08 = 805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.08/1,968.08 = 805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.08x = 1,968.08 × 805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.08x = 1,584,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,540.57/1,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.12

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