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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.59, 1,917.22 and 800.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.59, 1,917.22 and 800.11 is: 1,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.59 : 1,917.22 = 800.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.59/1,917.22 = 800.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.59x = 1,917.22 × 800.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.59x = 1,533,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,973.31/1,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.91

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