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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.66, 1,957.71 and 789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.66, 1,957.71 and 789.19 is: 1,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.66 : 1,957.71 = 789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.66/1,957.71 = 789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.66x = 1,957.71 × 789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.66x = 1,544,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,995.37/1,418.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.06

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