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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.20, 1,815.49 and 791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.20, 1,815.49 and 791.13 is: 1,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.20 : 1,815.49 = 791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.20/1,815.49 = 791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.20x = 1,815.49 × 791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.20x = 1,436,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,288.60/1,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.07

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