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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.86, 1,961.98 and 792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.86, 1,961.98 and 792.34 is: 1,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.86 : 1,961.98 = 792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.86/1,961.98 = 792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.86x = 1,961.98 × 792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.86x = 1,554,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,555.23/1,421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.33

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