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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.39, 1,912.98 and 1,179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.39, 1,912.98 and 1,179.13 is: 1,623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.39 : 1,912.98 = 1,179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.39/1,912.98 = 1,179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.39x = 1,912.98 × 1,179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.39x = 2,255,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,642.54/1,389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.48

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