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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.03, 1,916.92 and 799.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.03, 1,916.92 and 799.56 is: 1,103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.03 : 1,916.92 = 799.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.03/1,916.92 = 799.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.03x = 1,916.92 × 799.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.03x = 1,532,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,688.56/1,389.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.43

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