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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.75, 1,971.54 and 799.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.75, 1,971.54 and 799.17 is: 1,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.75 : 1,971.54 = 799.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.75/1,971.54 = 799.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.75x = 1,971.54 × 799.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.75x = 1,575,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,595.62/1,428.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.78

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