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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.70, 1,961.93 and 792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.70, 1,961.93 and 792.22 is: 1,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.70 : 1,961.93 = 792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.70/1,961.93 = 792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.70x = 1,961.93 × 792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.70x = 1,554,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,280.18/1,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.25

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