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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.63, 1,917.81 and 800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.63, 1,917.81 and 800.37 is: 1,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.63 : 1,917.81 = 800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.63/1,917.81 = 800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.63x = 1,917.81 × 800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.63x = 1,534,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,957.59/1,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.58

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