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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.48, 1,962.94 and 792.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.48, 1,962.94 and 792.96 is: 1,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.48 : 1,962.94 = 792.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.48/1,962.94 = 792.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.48x = 1,962.94 × 792.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.48x = 1,556,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,532.90/1,422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.24

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