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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.97, 1,902.89 and 789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.97, 1,902.89 and 789.40 is: 1,089.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.97 : 1,902.89 = 789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.97/1,902.89 = 789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.97x = 1,902.89 × 789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.97x = 1,502,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,135.01/1,378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.31

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