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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344, 1,855.20 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344, 1,855.20 and 792 is: 1,093.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344 : 1,855.20 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344/1,855.20 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344x = 1,855.20 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344x = 1,469,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,318.40/1,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.24

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