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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.93, 1,864.74 and 791.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.93, 1,864.74 and 791.57 is: 1,092.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.93 : 1,864.74 = 791.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.93/1,864.74 = 791.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.93x = 1,864.74 × 791.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.93x = 1,476,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,075.42/1,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.64

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