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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.13, 1,667.99 and 789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.13, 1,667.99 and 789.28 is: 1,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.13 : 1,667.99 = 789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.13/1,667.99 = 789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.13x = 1,667.99 × 789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.13x = 1,316,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,508.95/1,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.81

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