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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.76, 1,513.22 and 790.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.76, 1,513.22 and 790.65 is: 1,184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.76 : 1,513.22 = 790.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.76/1,513.22 = 790.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.76x = 1,513.22 × 790.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.76x = 1,196,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,423.44/1,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.87

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