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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.18, 1,669.44 and 790.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.18, 1,669.44 and 790.78 is: 1,090.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.18 : 1,669.44 = 790.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.18/1,669.44 = 790.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.18x = 1,669.44 × 790.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.18x = 1,320,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,161.11/1,210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.88

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