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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.56, 1,954.86 and 795.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.56, 1,954.86 and 795.56 is: 1,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.56 : 1,954.86 = 795.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.56/1,954.86 = 795.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.56x = 1,954.86 × 795.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.56x = 1,555,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,213.31/1,416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.88

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