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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.78, 1,921.50 and 1,328.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.78, 1,921.50 and 1,328.58 is: 1,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.78 : 1,921.50 = 1,328.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.78/1,921.50 = 1,328.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.78x = 1,921.50 × 1,328.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.78x = 2,552,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,866.47/1,389.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.89

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