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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.36, 1,918.08 and 947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.36, 1,918.08 and 947.91 is: 1,308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.36 : 1,918.08 = 947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.36/1,918.08 = 947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.36x = 1,918.08 × 947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.36x = 1,818,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,167.21/1,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.64

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