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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.11, 1,863.14 and 790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.11, 1,863.14 and 790.58 is: 1,090.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.11 : 1,863.14 = 790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.11/1,863.14 = 790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.11x = 1,863.14 × 790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.11x = 1,472,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,947.95/1,350.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.99

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