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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.52, 4,305.80 and 790.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.52, 4,305.80 and 790.64 is: 1,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.52 : 4,305.80 = 790.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.52/4,305.80 = 790.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.52x = 4,305.80 × 790.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.52x = 3,404,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,334.31/2,870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.96

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