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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.92, 1,497.36 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.92, 1,497.36 and 790.08 is: 1,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.92 : 1,497.36 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.92/1,497.36 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.92x = 1,497.36 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.92x = 1,183,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,034.19/1,084.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.43

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