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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.98, 1,902.42 and 789.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.98, 1,902.42 and 789.39 is: 1,089.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.98 : 1,902.42 = 789.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.98/1,902.42 = 789.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.98x = 1,902.42 × 789.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.98x = 1,501,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,751.32/1,378.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.03

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