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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.76, 1,948.04 and 790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.76, 1,948.04 and 790.80 is: 1,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.76 : 1,948.04 = 790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.76/1,948.04 = 790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.76x = 1,948.04 × 790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.76x = 1,540,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,510.03/1,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.20

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