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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.41, 2,114.60 and 794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.41, 2,114.60 and 794.32 is: 1,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.41 : 2,114.60 = 794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.41/2,114.60 = 794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.41x = 2,114.60 × 794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.41x = 1,679,669.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,669.07/1,409.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.75

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