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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.66, 1,968.76 and 797.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.66, 1,968.76 and 797.19 is: 1,100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.66 : 1,968.76 = 797.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.66/1,968.76 = 797.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.66x = 1,968.76 × 797.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.66x = 1,569,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,471.80/1,426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.11

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