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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.72, 1,948.26 and 790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.72, 1,948.26 and 790.72 is: 1,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.72 : 1,948.26 = 790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.72/1,948.26 = 790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.72x = 1,948.26 × 790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.72x = 1,540,528.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,528.15/1,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.24

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