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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.72, 1,960.37 and 791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.72, 1,960.37 and 791.26 is: 1,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.72 : 1,960.37 = 791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.72/1,960.37 = 791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.72x = 1,960.37 × 791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.72x = 1,551,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,162.37/1,420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.81

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