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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.65, 1,969.96 and 798.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.65, 1,969.96 and 798.15 is: 1,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.65 : 1,969.96 = 798.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.65/1,969.96 = 798.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.65x = 1,969.96 × 798.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.65x = 1,572,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,323.57/1,427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.34

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