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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.69, 1,930.86 and 1,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.69, 1,930.86 and 1,372.23 is: 1,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.69 : 1,930.86 = 1,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.69/1,930.86 = 1,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.69x = 1,930.86 × 1,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.69x = 2,649,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,584.02/1,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.60

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