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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.43, 1,917.57 and 800.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.43, 1,917.57 and 800.02 is: 1,104.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.43 : 1,917.57 = 800.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.43/1,917.57 = 800.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.43x = 1,917.57 × 800.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.43x = 1,534,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,094.35/1,389.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.12

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