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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.74, 1,670.25 and 789.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.74, 1,670.25 and 789.51 is: 1,182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.74 : 1,670.25 = 789.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.74/1,670.25 = 789.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.74x = 1,670.25 × 789.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.74x = 1,318,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,679.08/1,114.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.95

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