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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.04, 1,916.62 and 941.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.04, 1,916.62 and 941.08 is: 1,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.04 : 1,916.62 = 941.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.04/1,916.62 = 941.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.04x = 1,916.62 × 941.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.04x = 1,803,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,692.75/1,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.52

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