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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.34, 1,548.75 and 790.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.34, 1,548.75 and 790.88 is: 1,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.34 : 1,548.75 = 790.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.34/1,548.75 = 790.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.34x = 1,548.75 × 790.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.34x = 1,224,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,875.40/1,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.36

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