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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.93, 1,970.51 and 798.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.93, 1,970.51 and 798.47 is: 1,101.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.93 : 1,970.51 = 798.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.93/1,970.51 = 798.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.93x = 1,970.51 × 798.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.93x = 1,573,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,393.12/1,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.87

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