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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.95, 2,282.45 and 791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.95, 2,282.45 and 791.12 is: 1,186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.95 : 2,282.45 = 791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.95/2,282.45 = 791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.95x = 2,282.45 × 791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.95x = 1,805,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,676.48/1,521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.43

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