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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.76, 1,951.08 and 792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.76, 1,951.08 and 792.72 is: 1,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.76 : 1,951.08 = 792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.76/1,951.08 = 792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.76x = 1,951.08 × 792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.76x = 1,546,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,660.14/1,413.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.00

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