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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.12, 1,823.24 and 790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.12, 1,823.24 and 790.02 is: 1,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.12 : 1,823.24 = 790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.12/1,823.24 = 790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.12x = 1,823.24 × 790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.12x = 1,440,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,396.06/1,321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.28

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