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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.81, 1,876.42 and 792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.81, 1,876.42 and 792.56 is: 1,093.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.81 : 1,876.42 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.81/1,876.42 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.81x = 1,876.42 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.81x = 1,487,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,175.44/1,359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.66

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