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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.23, 1,954.41 and 795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.23, 1,954.41 and 795.23 is: 1,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.23 : 1,954.41 = 795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.23/1,954.41 = 795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.23x = 1,954.41 × 795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.23x = 1,554,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,215.51/1,416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.43

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