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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.89, 2,939.79 and 788.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.89, 2,939.79 and 788.90 is: 1,183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.89 : 2,939.79 = 788.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.89/2,939.79 = 788.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.89x = 2,939.79 × 788.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.89x = 2,319,200.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,200.33/1,958.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.94

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