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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.09, 1,947.31 and 790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.09, 1,947.31 and 790.09 is: 1,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.09 : 1,947.31 = 790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.09/1,947.31 = 790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.09x = 1,947.31 × 790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.09x = 1,538,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,550.16/1,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.33

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