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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.56, 2,063.68 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.56, 2,063.68 and 790.16 is: 1,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.56 : 2,063.68 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.56/2,063.68 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.56x = 2,063.68 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.56x = 1,630,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,637.39/1,374.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.30

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