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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.70, 1,902.60 and 789.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.70, 1,902.60 and 789.22 is: 1,089.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.70 : 1,902.60 = 789.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.70/1,902.60 = 789.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.70x = 1,902.60 × 789.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.70x = 1,501,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,569.97/1,378.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.12

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