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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.91, 1,866.26 and 792.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.91, 1,866.26 and 792.30 is: 1,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.91 : 1,866.26 = 792.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.91/1,866.26 = 792.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.91x = 1,866.26 × 792.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.91x = 1,478,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,633.84/1,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.74

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