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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.92, 1,975.25 and 795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.92, 1,975.25 and 795.17 is: 1,194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.92 : 1,975.25 = 795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.92/1,975.25 = 795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.92x = 1,975.25 × 795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.92x = 1,570,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,645.69/1,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.48

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