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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.24, 1,961.28 and 791.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.24, 1,961.28 and 791.74 is: 1,092.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.24 : 1,961.28 = 791.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.24/1,961.28 = 791.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.24x = 1,961.28 × 791.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.24x = 1,552,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,823.83/1,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.58

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