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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.10, 1,915.04 and 946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.10, 1,915.04 and 946.24 is: 1,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.10 : 1,915.04 = 946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.10/1,915.04 = 946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.10x = 1,915.04 × 946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.10x = 1,812,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,087.45/1,389.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.50

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