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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.30, 1,917.64 and 800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.30, 1,917.64 and 800.25 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.30 : 1,917.64 = 800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.30/1,917.64 = 800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.30x = 1,917.64 × 800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.30x = 1,534,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,581.82/1,389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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