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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.32, 1,864.70 and 791.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.32, 1,864.70 and 791.70 is: 1,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.32 : 1,864.70 = 791.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.32/1,864.70 = 791.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.32x = 1,864.70 × 791.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.32x = 1,476,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,282.99/1,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.47

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