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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.36, 1,668.34 and 789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.36, 1,668.34 and 789.54 is: 1,089.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.36 : 1,668.34 = 789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.36/1,668.34 = 789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.36x = 1,668.34 × 789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.36x = 1,317,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,221.16/1,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.19

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