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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.75, 1,960.50 and 791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.75, 1,960.50 and 791.17 is: 1,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.75 : 1,960.50 = 791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.75/1,960.50 = 791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.75x = 1,960.50 × 791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.75x = 1,551,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,088.79/1,420.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.74

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