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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.52, 1,906.42 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.52, 1,906.42 and 792 is: 1,092.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.52 : 1,906.42 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.52/1,906.42 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.52x = 1,906.42 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.52x = 1,509,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,884.64/1,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.92

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