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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.63, 1,918.47 and 964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.63, 1,918.47 and 964.89 is: 1,332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.63 : 1,918.47 = 964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.63/1,918.47 = 964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.63x = 1,918.47 × 964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.63x = 1,851,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,116.14/1,389.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.09

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