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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.17, 1,864.61 and 791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.17, 1,864.61 and 791.52 is: 1,092.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.17 : 1,864.61 = 791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.17/1,864.61 = 791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.17x = 1,864.61 × 791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.17x = 1,475,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,882.92/1,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.30

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