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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.27, 1,962.72 and 792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.27, 1,962.72 and 792.92 is: 1,094.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.27 : 1,962.72 = 792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.27/1,962.72 = 792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.27x = 1,962.72 × 792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.27x = 1,556,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,279.94/1,422.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.22

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