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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.02, 1,961.01 and 791.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.02, 1,961.01 and 791.54 is: 1,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.02 : 1,961.01 = 791.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.02/1,961.01 = 791.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.02x = 1,961.01 × 791.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.02x = 1,552,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,217.86/1,421.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.33

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