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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.94, 2,165.76 and 792.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.94, 2,165.76 and 792.78 is: 1,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.94 : 2,165.76 = 792.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.94/2,165.76 = 792.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.94x = 2,165.76 × 792.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.94x = 1,716,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,971.21/1,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.91

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