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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.82, 1,950.81 and 792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.82, 1,950.81 and 792.82 is: 1,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.82 : 1,950.81 = 792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.82/1,950.81 = 792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.82x = 1,950.81 × 792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.82x = 1,546,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,641.18/1,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.94

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