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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.94, 1,815.72 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.94, 1,815.72 and 792 is: 1,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.94 : 1,815.72 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.94/1,815.72 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.94x = 1,815.72 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.94x = 1,438,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,050.24/1,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.80

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