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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.61, 2,112.21 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.61, 2,112.21 and 792.16 is: 1,187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.61 : 2,112.21 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.61/2,112.21 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.61x = 2,112.21 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.61x = 1,673,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,202.99/1,408.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.84

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