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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.40, 1,675.80 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.40, 1,675.80 and 795.36 is: 1,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.40 : 1,675.80 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.40/1,675.80 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.40x = 1,675.80 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.40x = 1,332,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,864.29/1,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.55

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