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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.08, 1,917.06 and 991.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.08, 1,917.06 and 991.46 is: 1,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.08 : 1,917.06 = 991.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.08/1,917.06 = 991.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.08x = 1,917.06 × 991.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.08x = 1,900,688.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,688.31/1,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.31

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