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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.14, 1,913.91 and 789.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.14, 1,913.91 and 789.14 is: 1,184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.14 : 1,913.91 = 789.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.14/1,913.91 = 789.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.14x = 1,913.91 × 789.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.14x = 1,510,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,342.94/1,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.45

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