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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.31, 1,866.08 and 792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.31, 1,866.08 and 792.71 is: 1,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.31 : 1,866.08 = 792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.31/1,866.08 = 792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.31x = 1,866.08 × 792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.31x = 1,479,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,252.93/1,352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.87

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