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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.22, 1,948.96 and 791.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.22, 1,948.96 and 791.22 is: 1,091.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.22 : 1,948.96 = 791.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.22/1,948.96 = 791.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.22x = 1,948.96 × 791.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.22x = 1,542,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,056.13/1,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.94

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