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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.62, 1,948.06 and 790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.62, 1,948.06 and 790.62 is: 1,091.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.62 : 1,948.06 = 790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.62/1,948.06 = 790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.62x = 1,948.06 × 790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.62x = 1,540,175.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,175.20/1,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.07

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