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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.83, 1,959.32 and 790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.83, 1,959.32 and 790.32 is: 1,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.83 : 1,959.32 = 790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.83/1,959.32 = 790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.83x = 1,959.32 × 790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.83x = 1,548,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,485.83/1,419.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.62

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