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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.93, 2,007.36 and 790.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.93, 2,007.36 and 790.48 is: 1,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.93 : 2,007.36 = 790.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.93/2,007.36 = 790.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.93x = 2,007.36 × 790.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.93x = 1,586,777.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,777.93/1,339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.22

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