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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.08, 1,954.28 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.08, 1,954.28 and 795.12 is: 1,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.08 : 1,954.28 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.08/1,954.28 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.08x = 1,954.28 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.08x = 1,553,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,887.11/1,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.32

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