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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.20, 1,972.68 and 795.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.20, 1,972.68 and 795.47 is: 1,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.20 : 1,972.68 = 795.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.20/1,972.68 = 795.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.20x = 1,972.68 × 795.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.20x = 1,569,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,207.76/1,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.04

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