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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.50, 2,114.16 and 794.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.50, 2,114.16 and 794.88 is: 1,190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.50 : 2,114.16 = 794.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.50/2,114.16 = 794.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.50x = 2,114.16 × 794.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.50x = 1,680,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,503.50/1,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.58

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