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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.10, 1,913.06 and 1,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.10, 1,913.06 and 1,358.86 is: 1,871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.10 : 1,913.06 = 1,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.10/1,913.06 = 1,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.10x = 1,913.06 × 1,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.10x = 2,599,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,580.71/1,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.41

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