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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.40, 1,367.10 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.40, 1,367.10 and 792.60 is: 1,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.40 : 1,367.10 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.40/1,367.10 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.40x = 1,367.10 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.40x = 1,083,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,563.46/911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.90

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