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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.63, 1,948.07 and 790.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.63, 1,948.07 and 790.63 is: 1,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.63 : 1,948.07 = 790.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.63/1,948.07 = 790.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.63x = 1,948.07 × 790.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.63x = 1,540,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,202.58/1,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.08

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