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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415, 1,952.85 and 794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415, 1,952.85 and 794 is: 1,095.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415 : 1,952.85 = 794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415/1,952.85 = 794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415x = 1,952.85 × 794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415x = 1,550,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,562.90/1,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.80

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