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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010, 1,394.59 and 789.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010, 1,394.59 and 789.57 is: 1,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010 : 1,394.59 = 789.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010/1,394.59 = 789.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010x = 1,394.59 × 789.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010x = 1,101,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,126.43/1,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.22

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