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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.06, 1,862.98 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.06, 1,862.98 and 790.46 is: 1,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.06 : 1,862.98 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.06/1,862.98 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.06x = 1,862.98 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.06x = 1,472,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,599.88/1,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.77

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