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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.98, 1,603.80 and 790.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.98, 1,603.80 and 790.38 is: 1,089.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.98 : 1,603.80 = 790.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.98/1,603.80 = 790.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.98x = 1,603.80 × 790.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.98x = 1,267,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,611.44/1,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.97

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