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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.95, 1,863.33 and 790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.95, 1,863.33 and 790.54 is: 1,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.95 : 1,863.33 = 790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.95/1,863.33 = 790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.95x = 1,863.33 × 790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.95x = 1,473,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,027.58/1,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.18

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