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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.56, 1,919.16 and 946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.56, 1,919.16 and 946.72 is: 1,307.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.56 : 1,919.16 = 946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.56/1,919.16 = 946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.56x = 1,919.16 × 946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.56x = 1,816,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,907.16/1,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.54

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