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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.02, 1,879.44 and 789.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.02, 1,879.44 and 789.46 is: 1,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.02 : 1,879.44 = 789.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.02/1,879.44 = 789.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.02x = 1,879.44 × 789.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.02x = 1,483,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,742.70/1,253.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.13

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