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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.67, 1,903.39 and 789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.67, 1,903.39 and 789.89 is: 1,089.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.67 : 1,903.39 = 789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.67/1,903.39 = 789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.67x = 1,903.39 × 789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.67x = 1,503,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,468.73/1,379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.73

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