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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.14, 1,874.49 and 791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.14, 1,874.49 and 791.35 is: 1,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.14 : 1,874.49 = 791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.14/1,874.49 = 791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.14x = 1,874.49 × 791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.14x = 1,483,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,377.66/1,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.21

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