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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.62, 2,064.21 and 791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.62, 2,064.21 and 791.50 is: 1,186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.62 : 2,064.21 = 791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.62/2,064.21 = 791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.62x = 2,064.21 × 791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.62x = 1,633,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,822.22/1,376.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.84

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