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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.62, 1,731.33 and 790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.62, 1,731.33 and 790.98 is: 1,187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.62 : 1,731.33 = 790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.62/1,731.33 = 790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.62x = 1,731.33 × 790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.62x = 1,369,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,447.40/1,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.09

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