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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.87, 1,962.29 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.87, 1,962.29 and 792.60 is: 1,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.87 : 1,962.29 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.87/1,962.29 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.87x = 1,962.29 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.87x = 1,555,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,309.59/1,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.85

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