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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.93, 2,020.11 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.93, 2,020.11 and 791.27 is: 1,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.93 : 2,020.11 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.93/2,020.11 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.93x = 2,020.11 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.93x = 1,598,452.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,452.44/1,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.74

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