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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.05, 1,668.72 and 789.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.05, 1,668.72 and 789.76 is: 1,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.05 : 1,668.72 = 789.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.05/1,668.72 = 789.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.05x = 1,668.72 × 789.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.05x = 1,317,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,884.22/1,209.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.01

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