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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.56, 1,952.19 and 793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.56, 1,952.19 and 793.56 is: 1,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.56 : 1,952.19 = 793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.56/1,952.19 = 793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.56x = 1,952.19 × 793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.56x = 1,549,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,179.90/1,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.17

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