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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.67, 1,913.80 and 889.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.67, 1,913.80 and 889.87 is: 1,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.67 : 1,913.80 = 889.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.67/1,913.80 = 889.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.67x = 1,913.80 × 889.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.67x = 1,703,023.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,023.64/1,386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.14

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