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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.76, 1,862.94 and 790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.76, 1,862.94 and 790.52 is: 1,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.76 : 1,862.94 = 790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.76/1,862.94 = 790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.76x = 1,862.94 × 790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.76x = 1,472,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,686.67/1,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.08

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