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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.32, 1,815.66 and 791.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.32, 1,815.66 and 791.25 is: 1,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.32 : 1,815.66 = 791.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.32/1,815.66 = 791.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.32x = 1,815.66 × 791.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.32x = 1,436,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,640.98/1,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.24

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