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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.12, 2,113.56 and 792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.12, 2,113.56 and 792.96 is: 1,188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.12 : 2,113.56 = 792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.12/2,113.56 = 792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.12x = 2,113.56 × 792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.12x = 1,675,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,968.54/1,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.53

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