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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.15, 1,948.25 and 791.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.15, 1,948.25 and 791.15 is: 1,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.15 : 1,948.25 = 791.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.15/1,948.25 = 791.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.15x = 1,948.25 × 791.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.15x = 1,541,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,350.22/1,412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.50

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