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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.73, 1,955.08 and 795.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.73, 1,955.08 and 795.73 is: 1,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.73 : 1,955.08 = 795.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.73/1,955.08 = 795.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.73x = 1,955.08 × 795.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.73x = 1,555,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,715.81/1,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.10

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