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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.82, 1,952.19 and 793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.82, 1,952.19 and 793.82 is: 1,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.82 : 1,952.19 = 793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.82/1,952.19 = 793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.82x = 1,952.19 × 793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.82x = 1,549,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,687.47/1,414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.32

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