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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.22, 1,864.42 and 791.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.22, 1,864.42 and 791.71 is: 1,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.22 : 1,864.42 = 791.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.22/1,864.42 = 791.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.22x = 1,864.42 × 791.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.22x = 1,476,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,073.32/1,351.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.40

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