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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.86, 2,053.02 and 791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.86, 2,053.02 and 791.98 is: 1,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.86 : 2,053.02 = 791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.86/2,053.02 = 791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.86x = 2,053.02 × 791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.86x = 1,625,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,950.78/1,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.08

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