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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.74, 1,823.78 and 790.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.74, 1,823.78 and 790.84 is: 1,091.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.74 : 1,823.78 = 790.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.74/1,823.78 = 790.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.74x = 1,823.78 × 790.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.74x = 1,442,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,315.59/1,321.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.22

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