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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.75, 1,955.13 and 795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.75, 1,955.13 and 795.75 is: 1,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.75 : 1,955.13 = 795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.75/1,955.13 = 795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.75x = 1,955.13 × 795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.75x = 1,555,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,794.70/1,416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.14

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