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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.83, 1,918.22 and 893.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.83, 1,918.22 and 893.09 is: 1,232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.83 : 1,918.22 = 893.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.83/1,918.22 = 893.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.83x = 1,918.22 × 893.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.83x = 1,713,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,129.04/1,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.62

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