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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.14, 1,875.87 and 792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.14, 1,875.87 and 792.35 is: 1,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.14 : 1,875.87 = 792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.14/1,875.87 = 792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.14x = 1,875.87 × 792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.14x = 1,486,345.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,345.59/1,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.59

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