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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.18, 1,962.56 and 792.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.18, 1,962.56 and 792.69 is: 1,093.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.18 : 1,962.56 = 792.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.18/1,962.56 = 792.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.18x = 1,962.56 × 792.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.18x = 1,555,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,697.72/1,422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.88

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