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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.33, 1,958.59 and 789.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.33, 1,958.59 and 789.83 is: 1,089.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.33 : 1,958.59 = 789.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.33/1,958.59 = 789.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.33x = 1,958.59 × 789.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.33x = 1,546,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,951.68/1,419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.91

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