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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.77, 1,864.08 and 791.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.77, 1,864.08 and 791.39 is: 1,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.77 : 1,864.08 = 791.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.77/1,864.08 = 791.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.77x = 1,864.08 × 791.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.77x = 1,475,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,218.93/1,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.14

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