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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.43, 1,815.04 and 791.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.43, 1,815.04 and 791.49 is: 1,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.43 : 1,815.04 = 791.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.43/1,815.04 = 791.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.43x = 1,815.04 × 791.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.43x = 1,436,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,586.01/1,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.10

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