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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.59, 1,959.08 and 790.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.59, 1,959.08 and 790.09 is: 1,090.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.59 : 1,959.08 = 790.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.59/1,959.08 = 790.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.59x = 1,959.08 × 790.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.59x = 1,547,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,839.72/1,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.35

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