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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.85, 2,061.80 and 789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.85, 2,061.80 and 789.13 is: 1,184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.85 : 2,061.80 = 789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.85/2,061.80 = 789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.85x = 2,061.80 × 789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.85x = 1,627,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,033.40/1,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.29

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