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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.58, 1,816.86 and 792.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.58, 1,816.86 and 792.51 is: 1,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.58 : 1,816.86 = 792.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.58/1,816.86 = 792.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.58x = 1,816.86 × 792.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.58x = 1,439,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,879.72/1,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.65

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