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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.76, 1,921.52 and 1,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.76, 1,921.52 and 1,328.56 is: 1,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.76 : 1,921.52 = 1,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.76/1,921.52 = 1,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.76x = 1,921.52 × 1,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.76x = 2,552,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,854.61/1,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.90

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