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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.14, 1,497.10 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.14, 1,497.10 and 790.46 is: 1,092.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.14 : 1,497.10 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.14/1,497.10 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.14x = 1,497.10 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.14x = 1,183,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,397.67/1,083.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.56

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