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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.29, 1,916.64 and 892.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.29, 1,916.64 and 892.22 is: 1,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.29 : 1,916.64 = 892.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.29/1,916.64 = 892.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.29x = 1,916.64 × 892.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.29x = 1,710,054.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,054.96/1,389.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.89

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