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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.12, 1,917 and 799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.12, 1,917 and 799.64 is: 1,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.12 : 1,917 = 799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.12/1,917 = 799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.12x = 1,917 × 799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.12x = 1,532,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,909.88/1,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.51

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