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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.21, 1,741.34 and 789.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.21, 1,741.34 and 789.31 is: 1,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.21 : 1,741.34 = 789.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.21/1,741.34 = 789.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.21x = 1,741.34 × 789.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.21x = 1,374,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,453.13/1,261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.79

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