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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.70, 1,816.74 and 792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.70, 1,816.74 and 792.72 is: 1,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.70 : 1,816.74 = 792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.70/1,816.74 = 792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.70x = 1,816.74 × 792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.70x = 1,440,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,166.13/1,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.77

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