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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.62, 1,946.64 and 789.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.62, 1,946.64 and 789.62 is: 1,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.62 : 1,946.64 = 789.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.62/1,946.64 = 789.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.62x = 1,946.64 × 789.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.62x = 1,537,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,099.10/1,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.67

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