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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.02, 1,954.98 and 796.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.02, 1,954.98 and 796.02 is: 1,098.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.02 : 1,954.98 = 796.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.02/1,954.98 = 796.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.02x = 1,954.98 × 796.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.02x = 1,556,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,203.18/1,417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.22

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