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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.20, 2,004.45 and 789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.20, 2,004.45 and 789.10 is: 1,182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.20 : 2,004.45 = 789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.20/2,004.45 = 789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.20x = 2,004.45 × 789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.20x = 1,581,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,711.50/1,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.85

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