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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,945.52, 2,919.49 and 791.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,945.52, 2,919.49 and 791.27 is: 1,187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,945.52 : 2,919.49 = 791.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,945.52/2,919.49 = 791.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,945.52x = 2,919.49 × 791.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,945.52x = 2,310,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,090.25/1,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.39

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