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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.88, 1,960.88 and 791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.88, 1,960.88 and 791.51 is: 1,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.88 : 1,960.88 = 791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.88/1,960.88 = 791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.88x = 1,960.88 × 791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.88x = 1,552,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,042.37/1,420.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.31

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