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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.68, 2,112.66 and 792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.68, 2,112.66 and 792.66 is: 1,188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.68 : 2,112.66 = 792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.68/2,112.66 = 792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.68x = 2,112.66 × 792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.68x = 1,674,621.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,621.08/1,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.79

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