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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.44 and 791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.52, 1,815.44 and 791.60 is: 1,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.52 : 1,815.44 = 791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.52/1,815.44 = 791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.52x = 1,815.44 × 791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.52x = 1,437,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,102.30/1,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.42

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