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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.70, 1,952.28 and 793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.70, 1,952.28 and 793.70 is: 1,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.70 : 1,952.28 = 793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.70/1,952.28 = 793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.70x = 1,952.28 × 793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.70x = 1,549,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,514.87/1,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.30

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