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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.78, 1,863.96 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.78, 1,863.96 and 791.27 is: 1,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.78 : 1,863.96 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.78/1,863.96 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.78x = 1,863.96 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.78x = 1,474,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,894.78/1,350.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.89

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