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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.81, 1,946.88 and 789.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.81, 1,946.88 and 789.81 is: 1,089.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.81 : 1,946.88 = 789.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.81/1,946.88 = 789.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.81x = 1,946.88 × 789.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.81x = 1,537,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,665.29/1,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.92

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