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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.58, 1,917.02 and 799.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.58, 1,917.02 and 799.99 is: 1,103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.58 : 1,917.02 = 799.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.58/1,917.02 = 799.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.58x = 1,917.02 × 799.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.58x = 1,533,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,594.04/1,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.64

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