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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.26, 2,163.40 and 792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.26, 2,163.40 and 792.64 is: 1,188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.26 : 2,163.40 = 792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.26/2,163.40 = 792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.26x = 2,163.40 × 792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.26x = 1,714,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,797.38/1,442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.97

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