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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.64, 2,953.70 and 799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.64, 2,953.70 and 799.64 is: 1,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.64 : 2,953.70 = 799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.64/2,953.70 = 799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.64x = 2,953.70 × 799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.64x = 2,361,896.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,896.67/1,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.15

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