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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.31, 1,971.16 and 798.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.31, 1,971.16 and 798.89 is: 1,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.31 : 1,971.16 = 798.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.31/1,971.16 = 798.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.31x = 1,971.16 × 798.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.31x = 1,574,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,749.69/1,428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.53

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