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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.64, 1,812.90 and 790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.64, 1,812.90 and 790.60 is: 1,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.64 : 1,812.90 = 790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.64/1,812.90 = 790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.64x = 1,812.90 × 790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.64x = 1,433,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,278.74/1,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.24

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