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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.32, 1,947.36 and 790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.32, 1,947.36 and 790.32 is: 1,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.32 : 1,947.36 = 790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.32/1,947.36 = 790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.32x = 1,947.36 × 790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.32x = 1,539,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,037.56/1,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.50

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