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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.42, 1,672.06 and 791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.42, 1,672.06 and 791.06 is: 1,091.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.42 : 1,672.06 = 791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.42/1,672.06 = 791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.42x = 1,672.06 × 791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.42x = 1,322,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,699.78/1,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.86

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