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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.27, 1,917.10 and 791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.27, 1,917.10 and 791.69 is: 1,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.27 : 1,917.10 = 791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.27/1,917.10 = 791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.27x = 1,917.10 × 791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.27x = 1,517,744.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,744.11/1,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.48

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