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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.86, 1,646.74 and 790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.86, 1,646.74 and 790.27 is: 1,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.86 : 1,646.74 = 790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.86/1,646.74 = 790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.86x = 1,646.74 × 790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.86x = 1,301,359.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,359.01/1,097.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.36

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