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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.16, 2,115.04 and 793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.16, 2,115.04 and 793.92 is: 1,189.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.16 : 2,115.04 = 793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.16/2,115.04 = 793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.16x = 2,115.04 × 793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.16x = 1,679,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,172.56/1,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.92

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