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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.01, 1,916.75 and 829.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.01, 1,916.75 and 829.47 is: 1,144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.01 : 1,916.75 = 829.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.01/1,916.75 = 829.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.01x = 1,916.75 × 829.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.01x = 1,589,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,891.22/1,389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.62

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