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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.33, 1,525.18 and 791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.33, 1,525.18 and 791.51 is: 1,091.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.33 : 1,525.18 = 791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.33/1,525.18 = 791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.33x = 1,525.18 × 791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.33x = 1,207,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,195.22/1,106.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.17

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