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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417, 1,955.62 and 796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417, 1,955.62 and 796.20 is: 1,098.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417 : 1,955.62 = 796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417/1,955.62 = 796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417x = 1,955.62 × 796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417x = 1,557,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,064.64/1,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.85

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