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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.59, 1,952.15 and 793.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.59, 1,952.15 and 793.59 is: 1,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.59 : 1,952.15 = 793.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.59/1,952.15 = 793.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.59x = 1,952.15 × 793.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.59x = 1,549,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,202.75/1,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.16

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