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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.69, 1,971.86 and 807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.69, 1,971.86 and 807.69 is: 1,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.69 : 1,971.86 = 807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.69/1,971.86 = 807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.69x = 1,971.86 × 807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.69x = 1,592,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,651.60/1,428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.76

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