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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.91, 1,913.96 and 789.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.91, 1,913.96 and 789.33 is: 1,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.91 : 1,913.96 = 789.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.91/1,913.96 = 789.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.91x = 1,913.96 × 789.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.91x = 1,510,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,755.20/1,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.29

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