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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.16, 1,916.32 and 1,057.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.16, 1,916.32 and 1,057.04 is: 1,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.16 : 1,916.32 = 1,057.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.16/1,916.32 = 1,057.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.16x = 1,916.32 × 1,057.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.16x = 2,025,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,626.89/1,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.17

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