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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.77, 1,864.13 and 791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.77, 1,864.13 and 791.24 is: 1,091.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.77 : 1,864.13 = 791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.77/1,864.13 = 791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.77x = 1,864.13 × 791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.77x = 1,474,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,960.94/1,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.94

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