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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.86, 1,875.56 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.86, 1,875.56 and 790.16 is: 1,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.86 : 1,875.56 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.86/1,875.56 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.86x = 1,875.56 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.86x = 1,481,979.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,979.16/1,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.83

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