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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.39, 1,651.54 and 789.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.39, 1,651.54 and 789.39 is: 1,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.39 : 1,651.54 = 789.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.39/1,651.54 = 789.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.39x = 1,651.54 × 789.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.39x = 1,303,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,709.16/1,102.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.62

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