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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.46, 1,965.83 and 795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.46, 1,965.83 and 795.05 is: 1,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.46 : 1,965.83 = 795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.46/1,965.83 = 795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.46x = 1,965.83 × 795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.46x = 1,562,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,919.34/1,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.20

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