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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.63, 1,969.92 and 798.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.63, 1,969.92 and 798.07 is: 1,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.63 : 1,969.92 = 798.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.63/1,969.92 = 798.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.63x = 1,969.92 × 798.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.63x = 1,572,129.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,129.13/1,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.22

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