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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.74, 1,917.54 and 800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.74, 1,917.54 and 800.06 is: 1,103.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.74 : 1,917.54 = 800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.74/1,917.54 = 800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.74x = 1,917.54 × 800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.74x = 1,534,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,137.46/1,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.91

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