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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.30, 1,917.29 and 799.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.30, 1,917.29 and 799.83 is: 1,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.30 : 1,917.29 = 799.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.30/1,917.29 = 799.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.30x = 1,917.29 × 799.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.30x = 1,533,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,506.06/1,389.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.80

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