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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.24, 1,918.08 and 970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.24, 1,918.08 and 970.44 is: 1,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.24 : 1,918.08 = 970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.24/1,918.08 = 970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.24x = 1,918.08 × 970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.24x = 1,861,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,381.56/1,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.86

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