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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.69, 2,281.62 and 791.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.69, 2,281.62 and 791.78 is: 1,187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.69 : 2,281.62 = 791.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.69/2,281.62 = 791.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.69x = 2,281.62 × 791.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.69x = 1,806,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,529.68/1,521.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.19

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