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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.32, 1,949.00 and 791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.32, 1,949.00 and 791.32 is: 1,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.32 : 1,949.00 = 791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.32/1,949.00 = 791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.32x = 1,949.00 × 791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.32x = 1,542,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,278.72/1,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.02

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