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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.78, 1,971.62 and 799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.78, 1,971.62 and 799.36 is: 1,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.78 : 1,971.62 = 799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.78/1,971.62 = 799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.78x = 1,971.62 × 799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.78x = 1,576,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,034.16/1,428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.06

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