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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.37, 1,523.21 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.37, 1,523.21 and 790.08 is: 1,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.37 : 1,523.21 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.37/1,523.21 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.37x = 1,523.21 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.37x = 1,203,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,453.81/1,105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.74

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