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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.17, 1,705.19 and 790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.17, 1,705.19 and 790.77 is: 1,184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.17 : 1,705.19 = 790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.17/1,705.19 = 790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.17x = 1,705.19 × 790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.17x = 1,348,409.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,409.14/1,138.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.72

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