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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.06, 1,962.32 and 792.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.06, 1,962.32 and 792.48 is: 1,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.06 : 1,962.32 = 792.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.06/1,962.32 = 792.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.06x = 1,962.32 × 792.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.06x = 1,555,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,099.35/1,422.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.55

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