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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.53, 1,741.14 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.53, 1,741.14 and 790.46 is: 1,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.53 : 1,741.14 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.53/1,741.14 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.53x = 1,741.14 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.53x = 1,376,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,301.52/1,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.11

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