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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.53, 1,913.44 and 789.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.53, 1,913.44 and 789.12 is: 1,089.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.53 : 1,913.44 = 789.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.53/1,913.44 = 789.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.53x = 1,913.44 × 789.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.53x = 1,509,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,933.77/1,386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.00

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