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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.59, 1,953.53 and 794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.59, 1,953.53 and 794.59 is: 1,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.59 : 1,953.53 = 794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.59/1,953.53 = 794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.59x = 1,953.53 × 794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.59x = 1,552,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,255.40/1,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.54

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