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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.54, 1,345.79 and 792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.54, 1,345.79 and 792.19 is: 1,182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.54 : 1,345.79 = 792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.54/1,345.79 = 792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.54x = 1,345.79 × 792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.54x = 1,066,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,114.05/901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.55

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