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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.52, 2,120.32 and 797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.52, 2,120.32 and 797.12 is: 1,195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.52 : 2,120.32 = 797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.52/2,120.32 = 797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.52x = 2,120.32 × 797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.52x = 1,690,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,149.48/1,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.70

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