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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.67, 1,675.82 and 795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.67, 1,675.82 and 795.27 is: 1,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.67 : 1,675.82 = 795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.67/1,675.82 = 795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.67x = 1,675.82 × 795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.67x = 1,332,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,725.40/1,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.19

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