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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.29, 1,865.25 and 791.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.29, 1,865.25 and 791.94 is: 1,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.29 : 1,865.25 = 791.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.29/1,865.25 = 791.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.29x = 1,865.25 × 791.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.29x = 1,477,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,162.13/1,351.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.15

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