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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.58, 1,575.39 and 792.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.58, 1,575.39 and 792.47 is: 1,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.58 : 1,575.39 = 792.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.58/1,575.39 = 792.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.58x = 1,575.39 × 792.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.58x = 1,248,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,452.25/1,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.61

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