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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.71, 1,960.49 and 791.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.71, 1,960.49 and 791.21 is: 1,091.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.71 : 1,960.49 = 791.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.71/1,960.49 = 791.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.71x = 1,960.49 × 791.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.71x = 1,551,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,159.29/1,420.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.82

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