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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.98, 1,947.13 and 789.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.98, 1,947.13 and 789.98 is: 1,090.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.98 : 1,947.13 = 789.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.98/1,947.13 = 789.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.98x = 1,947.13 × 789.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.98x = 1,538,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,193.76/1,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.16

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