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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.30, 1,816.45 and 792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.30, 1,816.45 and 792.23 is: 1,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.30 : 1,816.45 = 792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.30/1,816.45 = 792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.30x = 1,816.45 × 792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.30x = 1,439,046.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,046.18/1,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.25

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