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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.01, 1,741.25 and 790.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.01, 1,741.25 and 790.13 is: 1,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.01 : 1,741.25 = 790.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.01/1,741.25 = 790.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.01x = 1,741.25 × 790.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.01x = 1,375,810.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,810.85/1,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.18

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