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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.25, 1,954.44 and 795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.25, 1,954.44 and 795.25 is: 1,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.25 : 1,954.44 = 795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.25/1,954.44 = 795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.25x = 1,954.44 × 795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.25x = 1,554,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,268.41/1,416.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.45

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