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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.86, 2,112.07 and 791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.86, 2,112.07 and 791.69 is: 1,186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.86 : 2,112.07 = 791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.86/2,112.07 = 791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.86x = 2,112.07 × 791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.86x = 1,672,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,104.70/1,409.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.01

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