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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.79, 1,970.15 and 798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.79, 1,970.15 and 798.24 is: 1,101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.79 : 1,970.15 = 798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.79/1,970.15 = 798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.79x = 1,970.15 × 798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.79x = 1,572,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,652.54/1,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.46

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