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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.84, 1,955.16 and 795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.84, 1,955.16 and 795.84 is: 1,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.84 : 1,955.16 = 795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.84/1,955.16 = 795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.84x = 1,955.16 × 795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.84x = 1,555,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,994.53/1,416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.21

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