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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.64, 1,855.04 and 791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.64, 1,855.04 and 791.68 is: 1,092.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.64 : 1,855.04 = 791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.64/1,855.04 = 791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.64x = 1,855.04 × 791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.64x = 1,468,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,598.07/1,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.19

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