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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.74, 1,631.41 and 790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.74, 1,631.41 and 790.82 is: 1,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.74 : 1,631.41 = 790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.74/1,631.41 = 790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.74x = 1,631.41 × 790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.74x = 1,290,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,151.66/1,181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.74

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