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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.66, 2,009.21 and 792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.66, 2,009.21 and 792.21 is: 1,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.66 : 2,009.21 = 792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.66/2,009.21 = 792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.66x = 2,009.21 × 792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.66x = 1,591,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,716.25/1,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.38

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