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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.52, 1,676.88 and 794.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.52, 1,676.88 and 794.94 is: 1,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.52 : 1,676.88 = 794.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.52/1,676.88 = 794.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.52x = 1,676.88 × 794.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.52x = 1,333,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,018.99/1,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.57

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