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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.76, 1,808.85 and 790.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.76, 1,808.85 and 790.13 is: 1,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.76 : 1,808.85 = 790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.76/1,808.85 = 790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.76x = 1,808.85 × 790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.76x = 1,429,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,222.70/1,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.35

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