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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.93, 1,848 and 1,089.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.93, 1,848 and 1,089.66 is: 1,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.93 : 1,848 = 1,089.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.93/1,848 = 1,089.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.93x = 1,848 × 1,089.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.93x = 2,013,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,691.68/1,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.96

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