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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.31, 1,814.45 and 792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.31, 1,814.45 and 792.51 is: 1,190.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.31 : 1,814.45 = 792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.31/1,814.45 = 792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.31x = 1,814.45 × 792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.31x = 1,437,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,969.77/1,208.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.07

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