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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.39, 1,949.10 and 791.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.39, 1,949.10 and 791.39 is: 1,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.39 : 1,949.10 = 791.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.39/1,949.10 = 791.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.39x = 1,949.10 × 791.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.39x = 1,542,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,499.47/1,412.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.12

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