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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.13, 1,537.46 and 795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.13, 1,537.46 and 795.67 is: 1,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.13 : 1,537.46 = 795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.13/1,537.46 = 795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.13x = 1,537.46 × 795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.13x = 1,223,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,310.80/1,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.00

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