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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.38, 1,874.23 and 791.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.38, 1,874.23 and 791.31 is: 1,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.38 : 1,874.23 = 791.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.38/1,874.23 = 791.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.38x = 1,874.23 × 791.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.38x = 1,483,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,092.98/1,358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.81

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