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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.56, 1,906.56 and 792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.56, 1,906.56 and 792.24 is: 1,093.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.56 : 1,906.56 = 792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.56/1,906.56 = 792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.56x = 1,906.56 × 792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.56x = 1,510,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,453.09/1,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.30

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