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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.17, 1,902.70 and 789.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.17, 1,902.70 and 789.39 is: 1,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.17 : 1,902.70 = 789.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.17/1,902.70 = 789.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.17x = 1,902.70 × 789.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.17x = 1,501,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,972.35/1,379.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.04

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