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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.30, 1,575.24 and 790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.30, 1,575.24 and 790.76 is: 1,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.30 : 1,575.24 = 790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.30/1,575.24 = 790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.30x = 1,575.24 × 790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.30x = 1,245,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,636.78/1,052.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.73

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