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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.65, 1,961.85 and 792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.65, 1,961.85 and 792.21 is: 1,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.65 : 1,961.85 = 792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.65/1,961.85 = 792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.65x = 1,961.85 × 792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.65x = 1,554,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,207.52/1,421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.24

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