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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.39, 1,950.45 and 792.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.39, 1,950.45 and 792.39 is: 1,093.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.39 : 1,950.45 = 792.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.39/1,950.45 = 792.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.39x = 1,950.45 × 792.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.39x = 1,545,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,517.08/1,413.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.48

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