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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.42, 1,904.58 and 1,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.42, 1,904.58 and 1,364.58 is: 1,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.42 : 1,904.58 = 1,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.42/1,904.58 = 1,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.42x = 1,904.58 × 1,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.42x = 2,598,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,951.78/1,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.53

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