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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.08, 1,791 and 1,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.08, 1,791 and 1,090.02 is: 1,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.08 : 1,791 = 1,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.08/1,791 = 1,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.08x = 1,791 × 1,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.08x = 1,952,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,225.82/1,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.62

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