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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.24, 1,917.54 and 800.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.24, 1,917.54 and 800.01 is: 1,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.24 : 1,917.54 = 800.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.24/1,917.54 = 800.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.24x = 1,917.54 × 800.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.24x = 1,534,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,051.18/1,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.24

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