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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278.39, 1,912.73 and 790.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278.39, 1,912.73 and 790.23 is: 1,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278.39 : 1,912.73 = 790.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278.39/1,912.73 = 790.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278.39x = 1,912.73 × 790.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278.39x = 1,511,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,492.68/1,278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.34

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