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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.99, 1,962.23 and 792.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.99, 1,962.23 and 792.47 is: 1,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.99 : 1,962.23 = 792.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.99/1,962.23 = 792.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.99x = 1,962.23 × 792.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.99x = 1,554,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,998.31/1,421.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.54

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