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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.60, 1,906.72 and 792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.60, 1,906.72 and 792.16 is: 1,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.60 : 1,906.72 = 792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.60/1,906.72 = 792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.60x = 1,906.72 × 792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.60x = 1,510,427.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,427.32/1,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.25

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