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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.62, 2,051.14 and 790.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.62, 2,051.14 and 790.74 is: 1,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.62 : 2,051.14 = 790.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.62/2,051.14 = 790.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.62x = 2,051.14 × 790.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.62x = 1,621,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,918.44/1,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.21

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