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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.04, 1,915.14 and 1,015.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.04, 1,915.14 and 1,015.72 is: 1,400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.04 : 1,915.14 = 1,015.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.04/1,915.14 = 1,015.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.04x = 1,915.14 × 1,015.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.04x = 1,945,246.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,246.00/1,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.42

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