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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.51, 1,954.80 and 795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.51, 1,954.80 and 795.51 is: 1,097.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.51 : 1,954.80 = 795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.51/1,954.80 = 795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.51x = 1,954.80 × 795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.51x = 1,555,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,062.95/1,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.81

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