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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.90, 2,006.28 and 790.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.90, 2,006.28 and 790.47 is: 1,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.90 : 2,006.28 = 790.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.90/2,006.28 = 790.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.90x = 2,006.28 × 790.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.90x = 1,585,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,904.15/1,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.48

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