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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.76, 2,943.80 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.76, 2,943.80 and 792.32 is: 1,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.76 : 2,943.80 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.76/2,943.80 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.76x = 2,943.80 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.76x = 2,332,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,431.62/1,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.95

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