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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.89, 1,671.39 and 790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.89, 1,671.39 and 790.27 is: 1,183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.89 : 1,671.39 = 790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.89/1,671.39 = 790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.89x = 1,671.39 × 790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.89x = 1,320,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,849.38/1,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.67

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