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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.15, 1,958.32 and 789.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.15, 1,958.32 and 789.66 is: 1,089.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.15 : 1,958.32 = 789.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.15/1,958.32 = 789.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.15x = 1,958.32 × 789.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.15x = 1,546,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,403.02/1,419.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.67

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