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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.09, 1,954.22 and 795.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.09, 1,954.22 and 795.09 is: 1,097.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.09 : 1,954.22 = 795.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.09/1,954.22 = 795.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.09x = 1,954.22 × 795.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.09x = 1,553,776.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,776.80/1,416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.23

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