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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.50, 1,906.47 and 792.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.50, 1,906.47 and 792.23 is: 1,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.50 : 1,906.47 = 792.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.50/1,906.47 = 792.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.50x = 1,906.47 × 792.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.50x = 1,510,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,362.73/1,381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.28

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