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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.40, 1,961.53 and 791.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.40, 1,961.53 and 791.93 is: 1,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.40 : 1,961.53 = 791.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.40/1,961.53 = 791.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.40x = 1,961.53 × 791.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.40x = 1,553,384.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,384.65/1,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.86

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