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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.69, 1,946.75 and 789.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.69, 1,946.75 and 789.69 is: 1,089.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.69 : 1,946.75 = 789.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.69/1,946.75 = 789.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.69x = 1,946.75 × 789.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.69x = 1,537,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,329.01/1,410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.77

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