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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.59, 1,903.38 and 789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.59, 1,903.38 and 789.70 is: 1,089.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.59 : 1,903.38 = 789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.59/1,903.38 = 789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.59x = 1,903.38 × 789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.59x = 1,503,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,099.19/1,379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.53

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