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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.66, 1,918.29 and 892.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.66, 1,918.29 and 892.26 is: 1,231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.66 : 1,918.29 = 892.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.66/1,918.29 = 892.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.66x = 1,918.29 × 892.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.66x = 1,711,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,613.44/1,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.68

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