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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.38, 2,007.82 and 790.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.38, 2,007.82 and 790.90 is: 1,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.38 : 2,007.82 = 790.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.38/2,007.82 = 790.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.38x = 2,007.82 × 790.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.38x = 1,587,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,984.84/1,340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.73

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