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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.80, 1,862.73 and 790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.80, 1,862.73 and 790.60 is: 1,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.80 : 1,862.73 = 790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.80/1,862.73 = 790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.80x = 1,862.73 × 790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.80x = 1,472,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,665.02/1,349.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.03

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