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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.48, 1,961.66 and 792.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.48, 1,961.66 and 792.07 is: 1,093.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.48 : 1,961.66 = 792.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.48/1,961.66 = 792.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.48x = 1,961.66 × 792.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.48x = 1,553,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,769.11/1,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.06

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