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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.16, 1,510.08 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.16, 1,510.08 and 790.46 is: 1,182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.16 : 1,510.08 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.16/1,510.08 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.16x = 1,510.08 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.16x = 1,193,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,657.84/1,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.82

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