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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.31, 1,947.59 and 790.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.31, 1,947.59 and 790.31 is: 1,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.31 : 1,947.59 = 790.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.31/1,947.59 = 790.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.31x = 1,947.59 × 790.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.31x = 1,539,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,190.11/1,411.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.61

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