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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.34, 1,961.42 and 791.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.34, 1,961.42 and 791.84 is: 1,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.34 : 1,961.42 = 791.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.34/1,961.42 = 791.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.34x = 1,961.42 × 791.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.34x = 1,553,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,130.81/1,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.72

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