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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.02, 1,959.63 and 790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.02, 1,959.63 and 790.54 is: 1,090.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.02 : 1,959.63 = 790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.02/1,959.63 = 790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.02x = 1,959.63 × 790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.02x = 1,549,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,167.97/1,420.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.95

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