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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.34, 1,916.53 and 892.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.34, 1,916.53 and 892.05 is: 1,230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.34 : 1,916.53 = 892.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.34/1,916.53 = 892.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.34x = 1,916.53 × 892.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.34x = 1,709,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,648.89/1,389.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.55

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