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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.48, 1,918.44 and 1,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.48, 1,918.44 and 1,125.09 is: 1,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.48 : 1,918.44 = 1,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.48/1,918.44 = 1,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.48x = 1,918.44 × 1,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.48x = 2,158,417.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,417.66/1,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.40

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