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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.02, 1,970.75 and 798.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.02, 1,970.75 and 798.56 is: 1,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.02 : 1,970.75 = 798.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.02/1,970.75 = 798.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.02x = 1,970.75 × 798.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.02x = 1,573,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,762.12/1,428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.06

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