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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.54, 1,739.10 and 789.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.54, 1,739.10 and 789.03 is: 1,088.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.54 : 1,739.10 = 789.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.54/1,739.10 = 789.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.54x = 1,739.10 × 789.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.54x = 1,372,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,200.92/1,260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.58

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