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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.56, 1,965.87 and 795.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.56, 1,965.87 and 795.08 is: 1,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.56 : 1,965.87 = 795.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.56/1,965.87 = 795.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.56x = 1,965.87 × 795.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.56x = 1,563,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,020.54/1,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.19

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