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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.71, 1,860.93 and 789.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.71, 1,860.93 and 789.08 is: 1,088.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.71 : 1,860.93 = 789.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.71/1,860.93 = 789.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.71x = 1,860.93 × 789.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.71x = 1,468,413.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,413.34/1,348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.75

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