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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.44, 1,946.41 and 789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.44, 1,946.41 and 789.44 is: 1,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.44 : 1,946.41 = 789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.44/1,946.41 = 789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.44x = 1,946.41 × 789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.44x = 1,536,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,565.10/1,410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.42

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