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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.72, 1,949.56 and 791.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.72, 1,949.56 and 791.72 is: 1,092.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.72 : 1,949.56 = 791.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.72/1,949.56 = 791.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.72x = 1,949.56 × 791.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.72x = 1,543,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,501.23/1,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.58

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