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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.82, 1,864.41 and 791.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.82, 1,864.41 and 791.58 is: 1,092.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.82 : 1,864.41 = 791.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.82/1,864.41 = 791.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.82x = 1,864.41 × 791.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.82x = 1,475,829.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,829.67/1,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.55

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