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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.74, 1,949.58 and 791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.74, 1,949.58 and 791.74 is: 1,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.74 : 1,949.58 = 791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.74/1,949.58 = 791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.74x = 1,949.58 × 791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.74x = 1,543,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,556.51/1,412.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.60

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