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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.56, 1,961.79 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.56, 1,961.79 and 792.16 is: 1,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.56 : 1,961.79 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.56/1,961.79 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.56x = 1,961.79 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.56x = 1,554,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,051.57/1,421.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.20

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