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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.82, 1,946.92 and 789.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.82, 1,946.92 and 789.82 is: 1,089.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.82 : 1,946.92 = 789.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.82/1,946.92 = 789.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.82x = 1,946.92 × 789.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.82x = 1,537,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,716.35/1,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.95

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