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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.32, 1,875.74 and 792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.32, 1,875.74 and 792.06 is: 1,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.32 : 1,875.74 = 792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.32/1,875.74 = 792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.32x = 1,875.74 × 792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.32x = 1,485,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,694.66/1,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.97

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