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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.24, 2,112.38 and 791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.24, 2,112.38 and 791.96 is: 1,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.24 : 2,112.38 = 791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.24/2,112.38 = 791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.24x = 2,112.38 × 791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.24x = 1,672,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,920.46/1,408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.95

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