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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.97, 1,580.36 and 790.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.97, 1,580.36 and 790.95 is: 1,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.97 : 1,580.36 = 790.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.97/1,580.36 = 790.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.97x = 1,580.36 × 790.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.97x = 1,249,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,985.74/1,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.72

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