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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.59, 1,914.38 and 969.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.59, 1,914.38 and 969.18 is: 1,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.59 : 1,914.38 = 969.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.59/1,914.38 = 969.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.59x = 1,914.38 × 969.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.59x = 1,855,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,373.96/1,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.20

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