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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.65, 1,917.59 and 800.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.65, 1,917.59 and 800.10 is: 1,104.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.65 : 1,917.59 = 800.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.65/1,917.59 = 800.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.65x = 1,917.59 × 800.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.65x = 1,534,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,259.76/1,389.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.07

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