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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.14, 1,549.07 and 789.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.14, 1,549.07 and 789.71 is: 1,181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.14 : 1,549.07 = 789.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.14/1,549.07 = 789.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.14x = 1,549.07 × 789.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.14x = 1,223,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,312.12/1,035.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.78

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