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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.76, 1,948.32 and 790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.76, 1,948.32 and 790.72 is: 1,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.76 : 1,948.32 = 790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.76/1,948.32 = 790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.76x = 1,948.32 × 790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.76x = 1,540,575.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540,575.59/1,411.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.24

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