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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.68, 1,971.60 and 799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.68, 1,971.60 and 799.24 is: 1,102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.68 : 1,971.60 = 799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.68/1,971.60 = 799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.68x = 1,971.60 × 799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.68x = 1,575,781.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,781.58/1,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.96

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