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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.27, 1,525.74 and 791.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.27, 1,525.74 and 791.59 is: 1,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.27 : 1,525.74 = 791.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.27/1,525.74 = 791.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.27x = 1,525.74 × 791.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.27x = 1,207,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,752.90/1,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.73

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