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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.67, 1,815.63 and 791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.67, 1,815.63 and 791.71 is: 1,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.67 : 1,815.63 = 791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.67/1,815.63 = 791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.67x = 1,815.63 × 791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.67x = 1,437,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,452.43/1,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.56

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