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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.48, 1,816.68 and 792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.48, 1,816.68 and 792.56 is: 1,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.48 : 1,816.68 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.48/1,816.68 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.48x = 1,816.68 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.48x = 1,439,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,827.90/1,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.70

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