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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.38, 1,917.35 and 799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.38, 1,917.35 and 799.91 is: 1,103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.38 : 1,917.35 = 799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.38/1,917.35 = 799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.38x = 1,917.35 × 799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.38x = 1,533,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,693.85/1,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.87

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