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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.02, 1,631.97 and 790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.02, 1,631.97 and 790.62 is: 1,090.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.02 : 1,631.97 = 790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.02/1,631.97 = 790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.02x = 1,631.97 × 790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.02x = 1,290,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,268.12/1,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.66

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