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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.31, 2,060.79 and 790.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.31, 2,060.79 and 790.43 is: 1,183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.31 : 2,060.79 = 790.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.31/2,060.79 = 790.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.31x = 2,060.79 × 790.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.31x = 1,628,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,922.82/1,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.54

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