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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.56, 1,814.34 and 790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.56, 1,814.34 and 790.76 is: 1,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.56 : 1,814.34 = 790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.56/1,814.34 = 790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.56x = 1,814.34 × 790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.56x = 1,434,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,707.50/1,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.40

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