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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.44, 1,951.98 and 793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.44, 1,951.98 and 793.56 is: 1,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.44 : 1,951.98 = 793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.44/1,951.98 = 793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.44x = 1,951.98 × 793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.44x = 1,549,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,013.25/1,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.14

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