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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.92, 1,953.96 and 794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.92, 1,953.96 and 794.96 is: 1,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.92 : 1,953.96 = 794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.92/1,953.96 = 794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.92x = 1,953.96 × 794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.92x = 1,553,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,320.04/1,415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.04

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