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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.22, 1,962.60 and 792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.22, 1,962.60 and 792.71 is: 1,093.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.22 : 1,962.60 = 792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.22/1,962.60 = 792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.22x = 1,962.60 × 792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.22x = 1,555,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,772.65/1,422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.91

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