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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.95, 1,969.20 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.95, 1,969.20 and 805.95 is: 1,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.95 : 1,969.20 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.95/1,969.20 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.95x = 1,969.20 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.95x = 1,587,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,076.74/1,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.22

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