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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.43, 1,961.46 and 791.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.43, 1,961.46 and 791.87 is: 1,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.43 : 1,961.46 = 791.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.43/1,961.46 = 791.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.43x = 1,961.46 × 791.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.43x = 1,553,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,211.52/1,421.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.71

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