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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.41, 1,902.25 and 789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.41, 1,902.25 and 789 is: 1,088.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.41 : 1,902.25 = 789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.41/1,902.25 = 789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.41x = 1,902.25 × 789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.41x = 1,500,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,875.25/1,378.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.85

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