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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.59, 2,159.34 and 790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.59, 2,159.34 and 790.75 is: 1,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.59 : 2,159.34 = 790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.59/2,159.34 = 790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.59x = 2,159.34 × 790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.59x = 1,707,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,498.11/1,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.45

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