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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.39, 1,632.52 and 790.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.39, 1,632.52 and 790.55 is: 1,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.39 : 1,632.52 = 790.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.39/1,632.52 = 790.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.39x = 1,632.52 × 790.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.39x = 1,290,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,588.69/1,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.51

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