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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.14, 1,611.84 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.14, 1,611.84 and 790.20 is: 1,090.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.14 : 1,611.84 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.14/1,611.84 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.14x = 1,611.84 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.14x = 1,273,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,673.00/1,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.34

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