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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.82, 1,960.78 and 791.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.82, 1,960.78 and 791.34 is: 1,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.82 : 1,960.78 = 791.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.82/1,960.78 = 791.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.82x = 1,960.78 × 791.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.82x = 1,551,643.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,643.65/1,420.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.08

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