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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.76, 1,933.08 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.76, 1,933.08 and 795.06 is: 1,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.76 : 1,933.08 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.76/1,933.08 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.76x = 1,933.08 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.76x = 1,536,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,914.58/1,400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.20

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