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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.81, 1,916.06 and 891.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.81, 1,916.06 and 891.58 is: 1,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.81 : 1,916.06 = 891.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.81/1,916.06 = 891.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.81x = 1,916.06 × 891.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.81x = 1,708,324.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,324.27/1,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.18

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