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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.40, 1,674.98 and 794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.40, 1,674.98 and 794.08 is: 1,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.40 : 1,674.98 = 794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.40/1,674.98 = 794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.40x = 1,674.98 × 794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.40x = 1,330,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,067.41/1,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.25

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