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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.81, 2,913.14 and 787.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.81, 2,913.14 and 787.21 is: 1,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.81 : 2,913.14 = 787.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.81/2,913.14 = 787.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.81x = 2,913.14 × 787.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.81x = 2,293,249.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,249.00/1,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.38

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