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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.60, 1,917.25 and 800.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.60, 1,917.25 and 800.03 is: 1,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.60 : 1,917.25 = 800.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.60/1,917.25 = 800.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.60x = 1,917.25 × 800.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.60x = 1,533,860.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,860.31/1,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.81

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