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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.59, 1,965.95 and 795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.59, 1,965.95 and 795.15 is: 1,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.59 : 1,965.95 = 795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.59/1,965.95 = 795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.59x = 1,965.95 × 795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.59x = 1,563,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,228.62/1,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.32

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