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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.66, 1,917.73 and 800.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.66, 1,917.73 and 800.31 is: 1,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.66 : 1,917.73 = 800.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.66/1,917.73 = 800.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.66x = 1,917.73 × 800.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.66x = 1,534,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,766.01/1,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.42

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