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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256.69, 1,733.51 and 790.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256.69, 1,733.51 and 790.13 is: 1,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256.69 : 1,733.51 = 790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256.69/1,733.51 = 790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256.69x = 1,733.51 × 790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256.69x = 1,369,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,691.56/1,256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.92

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