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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098.94, 4,648.50 and 790.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098.94, 4,648.50 and 790.44 is: 1,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098.94 : 4,648.50 = 790.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098.94/4,648.50 = 790.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098.94x = 4,648.50 × 790.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098.94x = 3,674,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,360.34/3,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.68

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