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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.77, 1,549.19 and 791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.77, 1,549.19 and 791.16 is: 1,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.77 : 1,549.19 = 791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.77/1,549.19 = 791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.77x = 1,549.19 × 791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.77x = 1,225,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,657.16/1,123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.67

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