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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.11, 2,086.01 and 929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.11, 2,086.01 and 929.84 is: 1,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.11 : 2,086.01 = 929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.11/2,086.01 = 929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.11x = 2,086.01 × 929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.11x = 1,939,650.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,650.89/1,389.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.33

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