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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.81, 1,960.72 and 791.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.81, 1,960.72 and 791.33 is: 1,092.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.81 : 1,960.72 = 791.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.81/1,960.72 = 791.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.81x = 1,960.72 × 791.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.81x = 1,551,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,564.78/1,420.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.03

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