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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.72, 1,902.56 and 789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.72, 1,902.56 and 789.20 is: 1,089.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.72 : 1,902.56 = 789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.72/1,902.56 = 789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.72x = 1,902.56 × 789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.72x = 1,501,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,500.35/1,378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.05

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