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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.69, 1,913.16 and 889.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.69, 1,913.16 and 889.64 is: 1,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.69 : 1,913.16 = 889.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.69/1,913.16 = 889.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.69x = 1,913.16 × 889.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.69x = 1,702,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,023.66/1,386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.40

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