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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.05, 2,018.19 and 791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.05, 2,018.19 and 791.07 is: 1,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.05 : 2,018.19 = 791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.05/2,018.19 = 791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.05x = 2,018.19 × 791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.05x = 1,596,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,529.56/1,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.33

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