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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.20, 2,941.14 and 790.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.20, 2,941.14 and 790.90 is: 1,186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.20 : 2,941.14 = 790.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.20/2,941.14 = 790.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.20x = 2,941.14 × 790.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.20x = 2,326,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,132.92/1,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.08

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