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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.27, 1,915.04 and 946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.27, 1,915.04 and 946.41 is: 1,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.27 : 1,915.04 = 946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.27/1,915.04 = 946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.27x = 1,915.04 × 946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.27x = 1,812,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,408.27/1,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.58

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