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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.13, 1,547.26 and 789.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.13, 1,547.26 and 789.73 is: 1,183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.13 : 1,547.26 = 789.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.13/1,547.26 = 789.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.13x = 1,547.26 × 789.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.13x = 1,221,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,917.64/1,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.88

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