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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.16, 1,961.16 and 791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.16, 1,961.16 and 791.69 is: 1,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.16 : 1,961.16 = 791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.16/1,961.16 = 791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.16x = 1,961.16 × 791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.16x = 1,552,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,620.95/1,421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.51

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