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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.32, 1,950.37 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.32, 1,950.37 and 792.32 is: 1,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.32 : 1,950.37 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.32/1,950.37 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.32x = 1,950.37 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.32x = 1,545,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,317.16/1,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.40

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