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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.59, 1,960.35 and 791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.59, 1,960.35 and 791.07 is: 1,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.59 : 1,960.35 = 791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.59/1,960.35 = 791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.59x = 1,960.35 × 791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.59x = 1,550,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,768.21/1,420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.64

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