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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.36, 1,954.50 and 795.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.36, 1,954.50 and 795.36 is: 1,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.36 : 1,954.50 = 795.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.36/1,954.50 = 795.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.36x = 1,954.50 × 795.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.36x = 1,554,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,531.12/1,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.55

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