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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.42, 2,113.61 and 792.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.42, 2,113.61 and 792.83 is: 1,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.42 : 2,113.61 = 792.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.42/2,113.61 = 792.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.42x = 2,113.61 × 792.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.42x = 1,675,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,726.15/1,410.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.10

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