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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,426.10 and 798.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,426.10 and 798.81 is: 1,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,426.10 = 798.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,426.10 = 798.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,426.10 × 798.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 1,139,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,178.95/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.74

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