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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.45, 1,902.27 and 789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.45, 1,902.27 and 789 is: 1,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.45 : 1,902.27 = 789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.45/1,902.27 = 789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.45x = 1,902.27 × 789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.45x = 1,500,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,891.03/1,378.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.83

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