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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.96, 1,971.87 and 799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.96, 1,971.87 and 799.46 is: 1,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.96 : 1,971.87 = 799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.96/1,971.87 = 799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.96x = 1,971.87 × 799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.96x = 1,576,431.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,431.19/1,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.20

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